Updated Thursday 1 October 2026, 17:08 SAST
Saturday looks like the drier day across North West, with cloud about and warm afternoons. Mahikeng starts at a cool 10°C and climbs to 24°C under cloudy skies, while Rustenburg reaches 25°C with partly cloudy conditions. Klerksdorp gets to 23°C, though skies there stay overcast for much of the day.
Sunday brings a change, with showers and thundershowers expected across the province and temperatures easing slightly. Mahikeng warms from 12°C to 23°C, Rustenburg peaks at 23°C and Klerksdorp at 22°C. If you have outdoor plans, rather get them done on Saturday, and on Sunday head indoors as soon as you hear thunder. No weather warnings are in place for the weekend.
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Warnings and Advisories for North West
No SAWS warnings or advisories are active for North West at the time of posting.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Mahikeng
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 3 Oct | Cloudy | 24° 10° | 0% | N 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 4 Oct | Showers and Thundershowers | 23° 12° | 60% | NE 10.0 km/h |
More weather forecasts for the North West
Rustenburg
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 3 Oct | Partly cloudy | 25° 10° | 0% | NW 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 4 Oct | Showers and Thundershowers | 23° 12° | 60% | ENE 5.0 km/h |
Potchefstroom
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 3 Oct | Partly cloudy | 23° 9° | 0% | WNW 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 4 Oct | Showers and Thundershowers | 21° 11° | 60% | NE 10.0 km/h |
Klerksdorp
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 3 Oct | Overcast | 23° 10° | 0% | W 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 4 Oct | Showers and Thundershowers | 22° 12° | 60% | ENE 10.0 km/h |
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.