worldweatherWeather in South Africa - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across South Africa range from 13° to 23°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Weather in South Africa's cities today
☀️Durban
23°💧 0.8 mm
☀️East London
20°💧 0.3 mm
☀️Pretoria
19°no rain
🌧️Port Elizabeth
19°💧 2.3 mm
☀️Bloemfontein
18°no rain
☀️Welkom
18°no rain
🌤️Capetown
17°💧 3.9 mm
☀️Soweto
17°no rain
☀️Johannesburg
16°no rain
☀️Eastern Cape
13°💧 3.1 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in South Africa
today☀️
20°night 14°
Thu☁️
18°night 12°
Fri☁️
16°night 12°
Sat☀️
14°night 10°
Sun☁️
13°night 11°
Mon☀️
14°💧 0.3 mm
Tue☀️
13°💧 0.1 mm
Wed☁️
15°💧 0.7 mm
14-day forecast - South Africa
📅 South Africa 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
14°
around 12° at night · days with rain: 2
Weeks 3-4 · avg for July
20°
around 7° at night · rain chance 11%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for August
22°
around 8° at night · rain chance 14%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for South Africa: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 14° by day and 12° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 20° in July, and about 22° in August. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - South Africa cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Durban | 23℃ | 20℃ | 21℃ | 0.8 mm |
| ☀️ East London | 20℃ | 15℃ | 21℃ | 0.3 mm |
| ☀️ Pretoria | 19℃ | 17℃ | 19℃ | - |
| 🌧️ Port Elizabeth | 19℃ | 15℃ | 19℃ | 2.3 mm |
| ☀️ Bloemfontein | 18℃ | 15℃ | 16℃ | - |
| ☀️ Welkom | 18℃ | 15℃ | 17℃ | - |
| 🌤️ Capetown | 17℃ | 14℃ | 14℃ | 3.9 mm |
| ☀️ Soweto | 17℃ | 15℃ | 17℃ | - |
| ☀️ Johannesburg | 16℃ | 14℃ | 16℃ | - |
| ☀️ Eastern Cape | 13℃ | 5℃ | 9℃ | 3.1 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for South Africa
Wednesday8 July 2026
☀️20°clear sky
Thursday9 July 2026
☁️18°broken clouds
Friday10 July 2026
☁️16°overcast clouds
Saturday11 July 2026
☀️14°clear sky
Sunday12 July 2026
☁️13°overcast clouds
Monday13 July 2026
☀️14°clear sky
Tuesday14 July 2026
☀️13°clear sky
Wednesday15 July 2026
☁️15°overcast clouds
Thursday16 July 2026
☁️9°overcast clouds
Friday17 July 2026
☁️9°overcast clouds
Saturday18 July 2026
☁️15°overcast clouds
Sunday19 July 2026
☁️19°broken clouds
Monday20 July 2026
☁️14°overcast clouds
Tuesday21 July 2026
☀️11°clear sky
Wednesday22 July 2026
☀️13°clear sky
Thursday23 July 2026
☀️16°clear sky
🌊 Sea temperature - South Africa
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban | 22℃ | 23℃ | 1.1 m | pleasant |
| East London | 19℃ | 19℃ | 1.4 m | cold |
| Port Elizabeth | 18℃ | 18℃ | 2.4 m | cold |
| Capetown | 14℃ | 13℃ | 2.3 m | very cold |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in South Africa
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria | 188.6 | 189.1 | very poor |
| Krugersdorp | 136.9 | 137.8 | very poor |
| Centurion | 136 | 136.9 | very poor |
| Johannesburg | 73.6 | 75.2 | sufficient |
| Tembisa | 60.3 | 61.2 | sufficient |
| Benoni | 60.3 | 61.2 | sufficient |
| Witbank | 52.4 | 53.6 | moderate |
| Botshabelo | 31.7 | 32.7 | good |
| Kapsztad | 30.4 | 32.9 | good |
| Welkom | 25.2 | 26.4 | good |
| Vereeniging | 24.2 | 24.7 | good |
| East London | 17.2 | 19.7 | good |
| Bloemfontein | 16.2 | 16.5 | good |
| Newcastle | 15.5 | 15.9 | good |
| Uitenhage | 8.4 | 10.5 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 03:00).
South Africa weather through the year
South Africa weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
🎉 Public holidays in South Africa - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in South Africa: National Women's Day (10 August, Monday) - Saturday–Monday (3 days off).
10 AugustMonday
National Women's Day
🎈 long weekend24 SeptemberThursday
Heritage Day
🎈 long weekend + bridge day16 DecemberWednesday
Day of Reconciliation
25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
🎈 long weekend26 DecemberSaturday
Day of Goodwill
falls on a weekend1 JanuaryFriday 2027
New Year's Day
🎈 long weekend22 MarchMonday 2027
Human Rights Day
🎈 long weekend26 MarchFriday 2027
Good Friday
🎈 long weekend29 MarchMonday 2027
Family Day
🎈 long weekend27 AprilTuesday 2027
Freedom Day
🎈 long weekend + bridge day1 MaySaturday 2027
Workers' Day
falls on a weekend16 JuneWednesday 2027
Youth Day
Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave.
FAQ - South Africa weather
What is the weather like in South Africa today?
Today it is about 20° during the day and 14° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for South Africa?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.