Updated Monday 12 October 2026, 05:31 SAST
Warning for Severe Thunderstorms. It’s a warm Monday across much of South Africa, with partly cloudy skies over Johannesburg, Polokwane and Mahikeng as temperatures climb to around 30C, while Kimberley leads the way at 31C with showers and thundershowers, a pattern shared by Gqeberha, which reaches 28C. Cape Town is the cool exception at 14 to 19C with slight rain, Durban stays balmy at up to 30C, and Mbombela starts the day under fog before reaching 27C. The South African Weather Service has issued six warnings for extreme veld fire conditions, so please take care with any open flames and report fires quickly.
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⚠️ Weather Warnings
Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsMolteno, Queenstown, Grahamstown + 26 more · from 15:00 on Monday 12 October, valid until 23:59 on 12 October▼
Areas
- Molteno
- Queenstown
- Grahamstown
- Libode
- Lady Frere
- Tsolo
- Elliot
- Peddie
- Somerset East
- Tarkastad
- Mthatha
- Adelaide
- Fort
- Jamesto
- Jansenville
- Stutterheim
- Barkly East
- Cofimvaba
- East london
- Graaff – Reinet
- Komga
- Burgersdorp
- Dutywa
- Maclear
- Butterworth
- Addo
- Ngcobo
- Port Alfred
- Cradock
Expected impacts
- Localised damage to settlements, property, temporary structures.
- Localised disruption to power and communication supply.
- Localised flooding.
- 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.
Do not cross flooded areas.
Keep listening for updates.
Warning AdvisoryWeather AdvisoryWillowmore, Grahamstown, Peddie + 14 more · valid until 21:59 on 12 October▼
Areas
- Willowmore
- Grahamstown
- Peddie
- Mthatha
- Patensie
- Port Elizabeth
- East london
- Joubertina
- Komga
- Dutywa
- Butterworth
- Bizana
- Addo
- Port Alfred
- Libode
- Lusikisiki
- Port St Johns
Expected impacts
- High discomfort
- Heat exhaustion
- Dehydration.
What to do: Drink lots of liquids and stay in shaded areas with lots of ventilation.
Do not keep elderly and children inside the cars.
Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsPrince Albert, Ladismith, Beaufort West + 15 more · from 08:00 on Monday 12 October, valid until 18:59 on 12 October▼
Areas
- Prince Albert
- Ladismith
- Beaufort West
- Sutherland
- Laingsburg
- Victoria West
- Noupoort
- Vryburg
- Barkly West
- Jan Kempdorp
- Molteno
- Queenstown
- Lady Frere
- Tarkastad
- Jamesto
- Graaff – Reinet
- Burgersdorp
- Cradock
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.
Weather Advisories
1 itemImpact-Based WarningsYellow level 2 Warning for Severe Thunderstorms resulting in localised damage to settlements, property and localised…▼
- Yellow level 2 Warning for Severe Thunderstorms resulting in localised damage to settlements, property and localised disruption to communication and power supply are expected over the Eastern Cape (except in the extreme north-east).
1 itemFire Danger WarningsExtremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over the Northern Cap, Naledi municipality of North-West…▼
- Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over the Northern Cap, Naledi municipality of North-West, in places over the Eastern Cape as well as the in places over King Cetshwayo District of KwaZulu Natal.
2 itemsAdvisoriesA heat wave with persistently high temperatures is expected in places in the north-western parts of KwaZulu Natal until…▼
- A heat wave with persistently high temperatures is expected in places in the north-western parts of KwaZulu Natal until Tuesday (11-13/10/2026).
- Extremely uncomfortable conditions are expected in places over the southern parts of the Eastern Cape.
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 1% illuminated tonight, on day 0.8 of its 29.5-day cycle. It rises at 06:45 and sets at 21:02 (SAST). Next full moon: Monday 26 October · next new moon: Monday 9 November.
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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Saffarazzi WeatherGauteng Weather Today
Johannesburg30°/14°
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Gauteng Weather Today
Johannesburg30°/14°
30°/14°
Today · Partly cloudy
Rain 0%Wind NNE 5 km/hFeels 30°Humidity 20-45%UV LowAir quality Very poor (86)Cloud 50%Sun 05:35 – 18:13
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy and warm. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High.
The days ahead
Tue
30°/18°
Wed
28°/18°
Thu
31°/19°
Fri
32°/19°
Sat
32°/20°
Sun
31°/20°
Around the province
Pretoria 31°/15° Partly cloudy · ENE 5 km/h
Soweto 30°/13° Partly cloudy · NNE 5 km/h
Vereeniging 30°/15° Partly cloudy · N 5 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherWestern Cape Weather Today
Cape Town19°/14°
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Western Cape Weather Today
Cape Town19°/14°
19°/14°
Today · Slight rain
Rain 30%Wind NNW 15 km/hFeels 15°Humidity 75-85%UV LowAir quality Moderate (56)Cloud 75%Sun 06:07 – 18:57Tides H 03:55 · L 09:53 · H 16:05 · L 22:15Sea 15.4°C · 1.92 m waves · 10.45 s swell
SAWS outlook: Morning fog patches is expected along the coast, otherwise cloudy, windy and cool to warm but hot over the north-eastern parts, with isolated rain and showers from the afternoon except over the north-west. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north-westerly to westerly, becoming moderate to fresh south-westerly along the south coast from the late afternoon. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High.
The days ahead
Tue
18°/12°
Wed
18°/11°
Thu
19°/11°
Fri
19°/11°
Sat
17°/13°
Around the province
Stellenbosch 20°/10° Slight rain · NW 15 km/h
Paarl 22°/12° Slight rain · NW 10 km/h
George 21°/12° Rain showers · WSW 5 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherKwaZulu-Natal Weather Today
Durban30°/22°
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KwaZulu-Natal Weather Today
Durban30°/22°
30°/22°
Today · Partly cloudy
Rain 0%Wind NNE 15 km/hFeels 29°Humidity 65-80%UV LowAir quality Fair (38)Cloud 25%Sun 05:20 – 18:03Tides H 04:12 · L 10:14 · H 16:25 · L 22:36Sea 22.1°C · 1.98 m waves · 7.45 s swell
SAWS outlook: Morning fog over the northern interior, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers in places in the south and 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
Tue
24°/22°
Wed
25°/21°
Thu
28°/21°
Fri
27°/23°
Sat
25°/22°
Sun
23°/20°
Around the province
Pietermaritzburg 36°/18° Showers and Thundershowers · NNW 5 km/h
Richards Bay 35°/17° Partly cloudy · NE 10 km/h
Newcastle 35°/15° Partly cloudy · NE 5 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherEastern Cape Weather Today
Gqeberha28°/16°
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Eastern Cape Weather Today
Gqeberha28°/16°
28°/16°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 60%Wind SW 15 km/hFeels 27°Humidity 80-95%UV LowAir quality Moderate (46)Cloud 100%Sun 05:38 – 18:28Tides H 04:11 · L 10:07 · H 16:23 · L 22:30Sea 16.1°C · 2.0 m waves · 10.8 s swell
SAWS outlook: Western half: Morning fog south of the escarpment, otherwise Partly cloudy and warm, but hot over the with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. The wind along the coast will be light north-westerly becoming moderate south-westerly from late morning. Eastern half: Partly cloudy and hot with isolated thunderstorms but scattered in the extreme west. The wind along the coast will be moderate north-easterly becoming moderate to fresh south-westerly in the afternoon.
The days ahead
Tue
18°/16°
Wed
21°/16°
Thu
21°/16°
Fri
22°/16°
Sat
19°/17°
Around the province
East London 34°/19° Showers and Thundershowers · SW 10 km/h
Mthatha 35°/18° Showers and Thundershowers · NNW 5 km/h
Queenstown 31°/15° Showers and Thundershowers · NW 15 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherFree State Weather Today
Bloemfontein28°/18°
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Free State Weather Today
Bloemfontein28°/18°
28°/18°
Today · Partly cloudy
Rain 0%Wind NNE 15 km/hFeels 26°Humidity 20-55%UV ModerateAir quality Poor (65)Cloud 50%Sun 05:40 – 18:22
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy and warm, with isolated showers and thundershowers over the south-western parts.
The days ahead
Tue
26°/17°
Wed
29°/15°
Thu
32°/15°
Fri
33°/17°
Sat
33°/19°
Around the province
Bethlehem 29°/15° Partly cloudy · N 5 km/h
Kroonstad 31°/18° Partly cloudy · N 10 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherLimpopo Weather Today
Polokwane30°/15°
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Limpopo Weather Today
Polokwane30°/15°
30°/15°
Today · Partly cloudy
Rain 0%Wind NE 10 km/hFeels 28°Humidity 20-55%UV LowAir quality Moderate (53)Cloud 25%Sun 05:31 – 18:05
SAWS outlook: Cloudy in the east at first with early morning fog patches along the escarpment, otherwise, partly cloudy and warm but hot in places in the Limpopo Valley and the Western Bushveld.
The days ahead
Tue
31°/16°
Wed
29°/17°
Thu
31°/18°
Fri
31°/19°
Sat
32°/20°
Sun
30°/19°
Around the province
Tzaneen 29°/17° Cloudy · ENE 10 km/h
Thohoyandou 29°/14° Cloudy · SE 5 km/h
Musina 30°/17° Partly cloudy · ESE 10 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherMpumalanga Weather Today
Mbombela27°/18°
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Mpumalanga Weather Today
Mbombela27°/18°
27°/18°
Today · Fog
Rain 0%Wind NE 10 km/hFeels 25°Humidity 20-80%UV LowAir quality Moderate (56)Cloud 50%Sun 05:23 – 18:00
SAWS outlook: Cloudy in east at first with early morning fog patches along the escarpment, otherwise, partly cloudy and warm.
The days ahead
Tue
34°/15°
Wed
31°/16°
Thu
35°/16°
Fri
35°/18°
Sat
35°/19°
Sun
32°/17°
Around the province
eMalahleni 30°/16° Partly cloudy · NNW 10 km/h
Ermelo 28°/10° Fog · ENE 5 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherNorth West Weather Today
Mahikeng30°/19°
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North West Weather Today
Mahikeng30°/19°
30°/19°
Today · Partly cloudy
Rain 0%Wind NNE 15 km/hFeels 28°Humidity 15-40%UV ModerateAir quality Moderate (43)Cloud 50%Sun 05:45 – 18:22
The days ahead
Tue
31°/19°
Wed
31°/18°
Thu
33°/18°
Fri
34°/20°
Sat
34°/21°
Around the province
Rustenburg 32°/19° Partly cloudy · NE 10 km/h
Potchefstroom 31°/18° Partly cloudy · N 10 km/h
Klerksdorp 30°/19° Partly cloudy · N 10 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherNorthern Cape Weather Today
Kimberley31°/20°
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Northern Cape Weather Today
Kimberley31°/20°
31°/20°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 30%Wind NNW 15 km/hFeels 28°Humidity 20-50%UV ModerateAir quality Poor (62)Cloud 50%Sun 05:46 – 18:28Tides H 03:15 · L 09:09 · H 15:24 · L 21:33Sea 13.5°C · 1.8 m waves · 10.6 s swell
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy, windy and warm to hot, with isolated showers and thundershowers over the east and central. The wind along the coast will be light and variable becoming moderate north-westerly from the afternoon.
The days ahead
Tue
26°/19°
Wed
31°/17°
Thu
34°/17°
Fri
35°/20°
Sat
34°/21°
Around the province
Upington 34°/23° Showers and Thundershowers · NW 15 km/h
Springbok 24°/16° Cloudy · W 10 km/h
De Aar 30°/20° Showers and Thundershowers · NW 15 km/h
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.