This weekend brings a wet and stormy feel across KwaZulu-Natal, with showers and thundershowers likely on both Saturday and Sunday. In Durban, expect 21 to 25C on Saturday, easing slightly to 21 to 24C on Sunday, so keep the rain gear handy. Richards Bay stays warm and muggy, climbing from a cloudy 32C on Saturday to a hot 35C with storms on Sunday. Newcastle is partly cloudy at 29C to start, with thundershowers rolling in on Sunday at 29C.
If you are heading out, pack an umbrella and a light rain jacket, and give yourself extra time on wet roads. Pietermaritzburg sits at 30C on Saturday and 27C on Sunday, also with showers and thundershowers throughout. Stay safe and enjoy the weekend.
Warnings and Advisories for KwaZulu-Natal
No SAWS warnings or advisories are active for KwaZulu-Natal at the time of posting.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Durban
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | Tides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 25° 21° | 30% | NE 15.0 km/h | H 03:22 · L 09:26 · H 15:38 · L 21:48 | |
| Sunday 27 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 24° 21° | 30% | SSW 20.0 km/h | H 03:50 · L 09:54 · H 16:06 · L 22:17 |
More weather forecasts for KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 30° 15° | 30% | NNE 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 27 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 27° 16° | 30% | SSE 5.0 km/h |
Richards Bay
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 Sep | Cloudy | 32° 17° | 0% | NE 10.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 27 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 35° 17° | 30% | S 10.0 km/h |
Newcastle
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 Sep | Partly cloudy | 29° 14° | 0% | NNW 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 27 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 29° 16° | 30% | NW 5.0 km/h |
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.