Last updated: Friday 16 October 2026, 12:02 SAST – the warnings and advisories below were refreshed after SAWS issued a new high-level alert.
Updated Thursday 15 October 2026, 17:06 SAST
The weekend in North West looks hot, with no rain in the figures. In Mahikeng, Saturday is partly cloudy, climbing from 20C in the morning to 35C in the afternoon. Sunday is a touch warmer under cloud, from 21C up to 36C. Rustenburg sits at 35C both days, mostly clear on Saturday and partly cloudy on Sunday. Klerksdorp holds at 35C under cloud, while Potchefstroom stays a little milder at 33C with some cloud.
SAWS has warnings out for veld fire conditions around Phokwane and Jan Kempdorp, and severe thunderstorms around Thabazimbi, so check for updates if you're heading that way. With the heat peaking in the afternoons, do outdoor jobs in the cooler mornings and drink plenty of water.
Looking past the weekend? <a href="https://www.saffarazzi.com/news/weather/north-west-7-day-weather-forecast/">North West's full 7-day forecast, town by town</a>.
Warnings and Advisories for North West
The weekend forecast for Mahikeng comes first, then 3 more towns across North West.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Mahikeng
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 17 Oct | Partly cloudy | 35° 20° | 0% | NNE 10.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 18 Oct | Cloudy | 36° 21° | 0% | N 10.0 km/h |
More weather forecasts for the North West
Tap a town below to open its weekend forecast.
Rustenburg
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 17 Oct | Mostly clear | 35° 20° | 0% | N 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 18 Oct | Partly cloudy | 35° 20° | 0% | N 5.0 km/h |
Potchefstroom next.
Potchefstroom
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 17 Oct | Partly cloudy | 33° 19° | 0% | NNW 15.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 18 Oct | Partly cloudy | 33° 20° | 0% | NNW 15.0 km/h |
Klerksdorp next.
Klerksdorp
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 17 Oct | Cloudy | 35° 20° | 0% | NNW 15.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 18 Oct | Cloudy | 35° 21° | 0% | NNW 15.0 km/h |
That is every town in North West on our list.
How SAWS weather warning levels work
The South African Weather Service issues impact-based warnings. They say what the weather could do to people, roads and homes, not only how strong it will be. Each warning has a colour and a level from 1 to 10.
- Yellow (Levels 1 to 4): minor to moderate impact. Local disruption such as flooded streets, travel delays or damage to informal homes. Stay alert.
- Orange (Levels 5 to 8): significant impact. Major travel problems, power cuts, flooding in low-lying areas and damage to property are likely. Prepare and take action.
- Red (Levels 9 and 10): severe impact. Widespread flooding, washed-away roads, damaged buildings and danger to life. Take emergency precautions at once.
The number also reflects how likely the impact is, so two warnings of the same colour can differ in how likely they are to happen. Always follow SAWS and your local disaster management.
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.