Updated Thursday 1 October 2026, 17:07 SAST
Mpumalanga starts the weekend on a lovely note, with mostly clear skies across the province on Saturday. Mbombela begins at a crisp 10C and climbs to a pleasant 21C, while Emalahleni reaches 20C and Ermelo tops out at a cooler 18C. It is a good day to get the washing dry and enjoy some time outdoors.
Sunday brings a change, with rain showers moving in across the province. Mbombela stays mild, from 11C up to 22C, Emalahleni sits around 19C and Ermelo holds at 18C. There are no SAWS warnings in place. If you have plans for Sunday, keep an umbrella handy and pack a light jacket for the cool early mornings.
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Warnings and Advisories for Mpumalanga
No SAWS warnings or advisories are active for Mpumalanga at the time of posting.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Mbombela
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 3 Oct | Mostly clear | 21° 10° | 0% | ENE 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 4 Oct | Rain showers | 22° 11° | 30% | E 5.0 km/h |
More weather forecasts for Mpumalanga
Emalahleni
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 3 Oct | Mostly clear | 20° 8° | 0% | NW 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 4 Oct | Rain showers | 19° 10° | 30% | ENE 10.0 km/h |
Ermelo
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 3 Oct | Mostly clear | 18° 5° | 0% | W 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 4 Oct | Rain showers | 18° 8° | 30% | E 10.0 km/h |
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.