Updated Sunday 11 October 2026, 05:31 SAST
Warning for Severe Thunderstorms. Showers and thundershowers are set to roll across much of South Africa this Sunday, with storms expected over Johannesburg, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Mahikeng and Kimberley, where the mercury climbs to a hot 33C. Further north, Polokwane can look forward to mostly clear skies and 30C, Mbombela will be cloudy and warm at 31C, and Cape Town wakes to mist before reaching a pleasant 25C. The South African Weather Service has issued several warnings for extreme veld fire conditions, so please take extra care with any open flames and report fires promptly.
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⚠️ Weather Warnings
Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsGaries, Calvinia, Beaufort West + 2 more · from 08:00 on Sunday 11 October, valid until 18:59 on 11 October▼
Areas: Garies, Calvinia, Beaufort West, Sutherland, Laingsburg.
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.
Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsMolteno, Queenstown, Lady Frere + 5 more · valid until 18:59 on 11 October▼
Areas: Molteno, Queenstown, Lady Frere, Tarkastad, Jamesto, Graaff – Reinet, Burgersdorp, Cradock.
Expected impacts
- Damage to property/settlements, loss of grazing land and possible loss of animal and/or human life.
What to do: Public is advised not to start any fires under these conditions.
At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time.
Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsQueenstown, Grahamstown, Lady Frere + 16 more · from 12:00 on Sunday 11 October, valid until 21:59 on 11 October▼
Areas: Queenstown, Grahamstown, Lady Frere, Peddie, Somerset East, Tarkastad, Adelaide, Fort, Jansenville, Stutterheim, Cofimvaba, East london, Graaff – Reinet, Komga, Dutywa, Butterworth, Addo, Port Alfred, Cradock.
- Localised damage to settlements, property, temporary structures.
- Localised disruption to power and communication supply.
- Loss of livestock and crops.
- Danger to life.
What to do: If possible avoid traveling, stay indoors away from metal objects.
Secure lose objects before thunderstorms start.
Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects.
Keep listening for updates.
Warning AdvisoryWeather AdvisoryHlabisa, King Shaka Airport, Stanger + 20 more · from 09:00 on Sunday 11 October, valid until 18:59 on 11 October▼
Areas: Hlabisa, King Shaka Airport, Stanger, Mandini, Maphumulo, Camperdown, Melmoth, Riverview, Ndwedwe, Nkandla, Nongoma, Margate, Richmond, Pietermaritzburg, Ixopo, Ulundi, Pennington, Richards Bay, Eshowe, New Hanover, Harding, Greytown, St Faith's (Cathula).
- Dehydration and Cramps
- Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
- Impaired Sweating
What to do: – Hydrate regularly/constantly
– Avoid outdoor activity
– Seek shade
– Check on vulnerable people
Weather Advisories
1 itemImpact-Based WarningsYellow Level 2 Warning: Severe Thunderstorms resulting in localised damage to settlements, livestock and temporary…▼
- Yellow Level 2 Warning: Severe Thunderstorms resulting in localised damage to settlements, livestock and temporary structures as well as localised disruption to communication and power supply in places are expected over the western and central parts of the Eastern Cape.
1 itemFire Danger WarningsExtremely high fire danger conditions are expected over eastern and central parts of Northern Cape, in places over the…▼
- Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over eastern and central parts of Northern Cape, in places over the Eastern Cape as well as the southern and central parts of KwaZulu Natal.
Moon Phase
🌒 Moon phase: Waxing Crescent: a slim sliver of the Moon is lighting up as it grows towards full – traditionally a time for setting intentions.
The Moon is about 0% illuminated tonight, on day 29.3 of its 29.5-day cycle. It rises at 06:14 and sets at 20:00 (SAST). Next full moon: Monday 26 October · next new moon: Sunday 11 October.
Today’s Weather by Province
All nine provinces follow, each with today’s weather, wind, rain chance and its towns. Gauteng is open below; tap any other province to open its forecast.
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Johannesburg29°/15°
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Gauteng Weather Today
Johannesburg29°/15°
29°/15°
Today · Thunderstorms
Rain 30%Wind NNE 5 km/hFeels 29°Humidity 25-50%UV LowAir quality Very poor (83)Cloud 25%Sun 05:36 – 18:12
SAWS outlook: Fine in the morning, otherwise partly cloudy and warm but hot in the north. Isolated showers and thundershowers can be expected in the extreme south in the afternoon. The expected UVB sunburn index: High.
The days ahead
Mon
30°/18°
Tue
30°/18°
Wed
28°/18°
Thu
31°/19°
Fri
32°/19°
Sat
32°/20°
Around the province
Pretoria 32°/18° Thunderstorms · NE 10 km/h
Soweto 29°/15° Thunderstorms · NNE 5 km/h
Vereeniging 30°/16° Thunderstorms · N 10 km/h
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Cape Town25°/13°
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Western Cape Weather Today
Cape Town25°/13°
25°/13°
Today · Mist
Rain 0%Wind SW 5 km/hFeels 25°Humidity 55-90%UV LowAir quality Extremely poor (119)Cloud 75%Sun 06:09 – 18:56Tides H 03:26 · L 09:25 · H 15:35 · L 21:48Sea 15.9°C · 2.48 m waves · 11.35 s swell
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy in the east with isolated thunderstorms in the extreme north-east, otherwise fine and cool to warm but hot to very hot over the northern interior. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate southerly to south-easterly becoming north-easterly east of Cape Agulhas by the afternoon. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High.
The days ahead
Mon
19°/13°
Tue
18°/12°
Wed
19°/11°
Thu
20°/11°
Fri
20°/11°
Around the province
Stellenbosch 27°/8° Cloudy · WSW 5 km/h
Paarl 30°/11° Cloudy · W 5 km/h
George 22°/12° Partly cloudy · S 10 km/h
KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape follow.
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Durban30°/23°
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KwaZulu-Natal Weather Today
Durban30°/23°
30°/23°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 30%Wind NE 20 km/hFeels 28°Humidity 70-90%UV LowAir quality Fair (40)Cloud 100%Sun 05:21 – 18:03Tides H 03:45 · L 09:47 · H 15:58 · L 22:10Sea 22.6°C · 2.14 m waves · 8.35 s swell
SAWS outlook: Morning fog patches in places, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot but very hot in places in the east where it will be fine. Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected but scattered in the south-west. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High.
The days ahead
Mon
27°/22°
Tue
25°/20°
Wed
24°/21°
Thu
26°/21°
Fri
27°/22°
Sat
25°/22°
Around the province
Pietermaritzburg 35°/19° Showers and Thundershowers · NNW 5 km/h
Richards Bay 34°/21° Cloudy · NE 10 km/h
Newcastle 33°/17° Showers and Thundershowers · NNW 5 km/h
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Gqeberha26°/14°
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Eastern Cape Weather Today
Gqeberha26°/14°
26°/14°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 30%Wind SSW 10 km/hFeels 26°Humidity 85-100%UV LowAir quality Poor (64)Cloud 75%Sun 05:40 – 18:28Tides H 03:42 · L 09:40 · H 15:55 · L 22:04Sea 15.0°C · 2.3 m waves · 10.6 s swell
SAWS outlook: Western half: Cloudy with morning fog in places in the south, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers, but scattered in the south-east. It will be very hot and windy in places over the interior. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north-easterly, becoming moderate to fresh south-westerly in the west from mid-morning, spreading east, reaching strong in places in the afternoon. Eastern half: Early morning fog in places along the coast, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot with scattered showers and thundershowers. It will be windy in places over the northern and western interior. The wind along the coast will be moderate north-easterly, but fresh to strong north of Coffee Bay, spreading south in the afternoon.
The days ahead
Mon
23°/17°
Tue
18°/16°
Wed
21°/16°
Thu
21°/16°
Fri
22°/16°
Around the province
East London 27°/17° Showers and Thundershowers · NE 5 km/h
Mthatha 33°/16° Showers and Thundershowers · NNW 5 km/h
Queenstown 33°/15° Showers and Thundershowers · NW 20 km/h
Free State and Limpopo follow.
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Bloemfontein30°/14°
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Free State Weather Today
Bloemfontein30°/14°
30°/14°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 60%Wind NNE 10 km/hFeels 28°Humidity 25-55%UV ModerateAir quality Poor (66)Cloud 75%Sun 05:41 – 18:21
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy and warm to hot with scattered showers and thundershowers.
The days ahead
Mon
31°/18°
Tue
26°/17°
Wed
29°/15°
Thu
32°/15°
Fri
33°/17°
Around the province
Bethlehem 28°/11° Showers and Thundershowers · N 5 km/h
Kroonstad 32°/15° Showers and Thundershowers · N 10 km/h
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Polokwane30°/17°
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Limpopo Weather Today
Polokwane30°/17°
30°/17°
Today · Mostly clear
Rain 0%Wind ENE 10 km/hFeels 28°Humidity 20-60%UV LowAir quality Moderate (43)Cloud 25%Sun 05:32 – 18:05
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy and warm to hot, but very hot in places in the south.
The days ahead
Mon
30°/16°
Tue
31°/16°
Wed
29°/17°
Thu
31°/18°
Fri
31°/19°
Sat
32°/20°
Around the province
Tzaneen 30°/19° Drizzle · E 10 km/h
Thohoyandou 31°/17° Drizzle · ESE 10 km/h
Musina 33°/20° Cloudy · E 15 km/h
Mpumalanga and North West follow.
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Mbombela31°/18°
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Mpumalanga Weather Today
Mbombela31°/18°
31°/18°
Today · Cloudy
Rain 0%Wind ENE 10 km/hFeels 26°Humidity 25-90%UV LowAir quality Moderate (48)Cloud 75%Sun 05:24 – 17:59
SAWS outlook: Morning fog patches over the northern escarpment, otherwise partly cloudy and warm with isolated showers and thundershowers in the extreme south-west.
The days ahead
Mon
32°/16°
Tue
34°/15°
Wed
31°/16°
Thu
35°/16°
Fri
35°/18°
Sat
35°/19°
Around the province
eMalahleni 30°/14° Thunderstorms · N 15 km/h
Ermelo 29°/13° Thunderstorms · NE 10 km/h
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Mahikeng32°/17°
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North West Weather Today
Mahikeng32°/17°
32°/17°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 30%Wind NNE 15 km/hFeels 30°Humidity 20-40%UV ModerateAir quality Moderate (43)Cloud 50%Sun 05:46 – 18:22
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy and hot with isolated showers and thundershowers, except in the north-east.
The days ahead
Mon
32°/20°
Tue
31°/19°
Wed
32°/19°
Thu
33°/19°
Fri
33°/20°
Around the province
Rustenburg 32°/17° Partly cloudy · NE 10 km/h
Potchefstroom 30°/16° Showers and Thundershowers · N 15 km/h
Klerksdorp 31°/16° Showers and Thundershowers · N 10 km/h
Northern Cape follows.
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Kimberley33°/17°
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Northern Cape Weather Today
Kimberley33°/17°
33°/17°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 60%Wind N 15 km/hFeels 30°Humidity 20-45%UV ModerateAir quality Moderate (53)Cloud 75%Sun 05:47 – 18:27Tides H 02:47 · L 08:36 · H 14:54 · L 21:04Sea 12.8°C · 2.3 m waves · 11.4 s swell
SAWS outlook: Fine along the coast where it will be cool, otherwise partly cloudy, windy and warm to hot. Isolated showers and thundershowers can be expected in the east and central parts but scattered in the south-east. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southerly to south-easterly.
The days ahead
Mon
32°/21°
Tue
27°/19°
Wed
31°/17°
Thu
34°/17°
Fri
35°/20°
Around the province
Upington 36°/20° Showers and Thundershowers · NNW 20 km/h
Springbok 33°/17° Partly cloudy · NW 10 km/h
De Aar 32°/16° Showers and Thundershowers · NW 20 km/h
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.