It looks like a wet one across the Eastern Cape this weekend, so keep the umbrella close. Saturday brings rain showers to much of the province, with Gqeberha sitting at a cool 14 to 18 degrees and East London reaching around 19. Mthatha is a touch milder at 17, while Queenstown starts off with showers and thundershowers and about 14 degrees. Not the warmest of days, so pack a jacket if you are heading out.
Sunday warms up a little and the mood turns more thundery. Gqeberha climbs to 15 to 19 degrees with showers and thundershowers, and East London and Mthatha both reach a pleasant 21. Queenstown settles into rain showers at around 20. With storms about, keep an eye on the sky and give outdoor plans some flexibility.
Warnings and Advisories for Eastern Cape
No SAWS warnings or advisories are active for Eastern Cape at the time of posting.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Gqeberha
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | Tides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Rain showers | 18° 14° | 30% | ENE 20.0 km/h | L 01:00 · H 07:30 · L 13:15 · H 20:30 | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 19° 15° | 30% | SW 10.0 km/h | L 03:30 · H 11:30 · L 18:00 |
More weather forecasts for the Eastern Cape
East London
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | Tides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Rain showers | 19° 14° | 30% | ENE 20.0 km/h | L 00:56 · H 07:30 · L 13:06 · H 20:10 | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 21° 15° | 30% | N 5.0 km/h | L 03:30 · H 11:30 · L 18:00 |
Mthatha
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Rain showers | 17° 7° | 60% | NE 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 21° 9° | 30% | SW 0.1 km/h |
Queenstown
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 14° 6° | 30% | E 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Rain showers | 20° 8° | 60% | NW 5.0 km/h |
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.
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