Mpumalanga eases into the weekend on Saturday under cloudy skies, with Mbombela sitting between a comfortable 15 and 29 degrees. Emalahleni looks the brightest of the bunch, mostly clear and warming to 27, while Ermelo stays cloudy at a similar 27. It is a settled sort of day, so make the most of it before things shift on Sunday.
Sunday turns warmer but wetter, with Mbombela climbing to 32 as showers and thundershowers move in, and Ermelo doing much the same at 29. The South African Weather Service has severe thunderstorm warnings out for Thaba Chweu, Sabie, eMkhondo, Piet Retief, Barberton and Nelspruit, so keep an eye on the sky. Pack a rain jacket and plan indoor options for Sunday afternoon, especially around Mbombela and Barberton.
Warnings and Advisories for Mpumalanga
Localized flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges. Localised damages to informal/formal houses or structures (roofs and carports) due to hail and strong winds. Disruption of services such as power surges and bodily injuries caused by lightning.
What to do: Avoid crossing flooded roads and swollen streams. Where rising water levels are observed, move to high grounds. When outdoor during lightning activity: immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water, never shelter under an isolated tree and stay away from objects that conduct electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines, etc).
Weekend Weather Forecast: Mbombela
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 Sep | Cloudy | 29° 15° | 0% | NE 10.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 27 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 32° 15° | 30% | E 5.0 km/h |
More weather forecasts for Mpumalanga
Emalahleni
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 Sep | Mostly clear | 27° 15° | 0% | NNW 10.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 27 Sep | Partly cloudy | 29° 15° | 0% | NNW 5.0 km/h |
Ermelo
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 Sep | Cloudy | 27° 12° | 0% | WNW 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 27 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 29° 13° | 30% | NW 5.0 km/h |
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.