NORTH WEST’s 5-Day Weather Forecast: 21

Last updated: Monday 28 September 2026, 17:05 SAST – the warnings and advisories below were refreshed after SAWS issued a new high-level alert.

Well, North West, it looks like a properly warm and unsettled working week ahead. In Mahikeng we start on Monday the 21st at a mild 13 to 24 degrees, then things climb steadily through the week to reach 18 to 29 by Friday the 25th. Showers and thundershowers are on the cards every single day, so keep that umbrella close. Rustenburg warms from 24 to 28 degrees, while Potchefstroom sits between 22 and 26, both with plenty of showery weather about.

Klerksdorp follows the same pattern, rising from 23 to 27 degrees across the week with showers and thundershowers expected. There are no SAWS warnings in place, which is good news. Just a practical tip: with thundershowers building through warm afternoons, plan your outdoor jobs for the mornings where you can. Stay safe out there.

Warnings and Advisories for North West

Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsMoses Kotane / Pilanesberg · valid until 19:59 on 28 September▼

Areas: Moses Kotane / Pilanesberg.

Expected impacts

Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions fires may develop and spread rapidly resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.

What to do ▼

All personnel and equipment should be removed from the field. Fire teams, labour and equipment are to be placed on full stand-by. At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time. All available aircraft are to be called for without delay.

Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsMamusa / Schweizer-Reneke, Mahikeng / Mafikeng, Rustenburg + 15 more · from 16:00 on Tuesday 29 September, valid until 23:59 on 29 September▼

Areas: Mamusa / Schweizer-Reneke, Mahikeng / Mafikeng, Rustenburg, Ratlou, Ditsobotla / Lichtenburg, Lekwa-Teemane / Bloemhof, Moses Kotane / Pilanesberg, Kgetlengrivier / Koster, Kagisano/Molopo / Tosca, Ramotshere Moiloa / Zeerust, Tswaing / Ottosdal, JB Marks – Ventersdorp / Ventersdorp, Maquassi Hills / Wolmaranstad, Mangaung – Naledi / Vryburg, Greater Taung / Taung, City of Matlosana / Klerksdorp, Phokwane / Jan Kempdorp, JB Marks – Potchefstroom / Potchefstroom.

Localised damage to infrastructure, settlements, property, vehicles, livelihood and livestocks due to hail and strong damaging wind.
Localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges.
Failing trees blocking minor roads due to strong wind.
Lightning strikes than can kill both human and animals.

What to do: If possible stay away from metal objects. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects. Do not go fishing or play golf as both the golf clubs and fishing rods are a good conductor of electricity. Be aware that any combination of hail, strong winds and/or heavy downpours can accompany the storms.

Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsThabazimbi · from 12:00 on Tuesday 29 September, valid until 20:59 on 29 September▼

Areas: Thabazimbi.

Localised damage to infrastructure, settlements(informal), property,vehicles, livelihood and livestock.
Localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges.
Localised disruption to municipal services due to lightning activity.

What to do: Seek safe shelter from hail and lightning. Drive carefully. Stay away from flooded areas.

5-Day Weather Forecast: Mahikeng

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Monday 21 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	24° 13°	30%	NE 5.0 km/h
Tuesday 22 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	26° 15°	30%	NE 10.0 km/h
Wednesday 23 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	28° 16°	30%	NNE 15.0 km/h
Thursday 24 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	29° 17°	30%	NE 10.0 km/h
Friday 25 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	29° 18°	30%	NNE 15.0 km/h

More weather forecasts for the North West

Rustenburg

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Monday 21 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	24° 15°	30%	NNE 5.0 km/h
Tuesday 22 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	27° 16°	30%	N 5.0 km/h
Wednesday 23 Sep	Cloudy	28° 17°	0%	NNE 5.0 km/h
Thursday 24 Sep	Cloudy	30° 17°	0%	SW 0.1 km/h
Friday 25 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	29° 18°	30%	NE 5.0 km/h

Potchefstroom

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Monday 21 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	22° 12°	30%	N 5.0 km/h
Tuesday 22 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	25° 14°	30%	N 10.0 km/h
Wednesday 23 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	26° 15°	30%	N 10.0 km/h
Thursday 24 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	28° 16°	30%	NE 5.0 km/h
Friday 25 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	27° 16°	30%	N 10.0 km/h

Klerksdorp

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Monday 21 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	23° 13°	30%	SW 0.1 km/h
Tuesday 22 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	26° 15°	30%	N 10.0 km/h
Wednesday 23 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	27° 16°	30%	N 10.0 km/h
Thursday 24 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	29° 17°	30%	NE 5.0 km/h
Friday 25 Sep	Showers and Thundershowers	28° 17°	30%	N 10.0 km/h

Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.

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