WESTERN CAPE’s Weekend Weather Forecast: 26

Western Cape's weather for the weekend, 26 - 27 September 2026: Cape Town and the province's main towns day by day, with SAWS warnings and advisories.

Last updated: Thursday 01 October 2026, 19:10 SAST – the warnings and advisories below were refreshed after SAWS issued a new high-level alert.

This weekend brings a wet and cool feel across the Western Cape, so keep the brolly handy. Cape Town starts warmer on Saturday the 26th at 17 to 20 degrees with rain showers, then dips a touch on Sunday to 14 to 19 degrees under cloudy skies. Stellenbosch sits around 20 degrees with rain showers on Saturday before settling to a cloudy 18 degrees on Sunday, while Paarl stays mild at 21 and 22 degrees across the two days.

Down in George it is a damp one, with rain showers around 19 degrees on Saturday and slight rain near 16 degrees on Sunday. Do watch the South African Weather Service warnings for severe thunderstorms in Prince Albert, Bergrivier, Hantam and Beaufort West, so plan your driving accordingly and give yourself extra time on the road.

Warnings and Advisories for Western Cape

Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsKnysna, Bitou / Plettenberg Bay, George + 3 more · valid until 20:59 on 1 October▼

Areas: Knysna, Bitou / Plettenberg Bay, George, Swellendam, Hessequa / Riversdale, Mossel Bay / Mosselbay.

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 2Damaging WindsTheewaterskloof / Grabouw, Prince Albert, M_Table Bay / Table Bay + 11 more · valid until 20:59 on 1 October▼

Areas: Theewaterskloof / Grabouw, Prince Albert, M_Table Bay / Table Bay, M_City of Cape town / Cape Point, Swellendam, M_Cape Agulhas / Cape Agulhas 1, Overstrand / Hermanus, M_Overstrand / Hermanus, M_Cape Agulhas / Cape Agulhas 2, Cape Agulhas, Hantam / Calvinia, Beaufort West, Karoo Hoogland / Sutherland, Laingsburg.

Localised damage to settlements (formal and informal) and temporary structures. Some transport routes and travel services will be affected by wind while some journeys may require longer travel times. Localised problems for high-sided vehicles on prone routes due to cross winds on exposed roads (such as parts of the N1), and working at heights are at risk. Isolated incidents of uprooted trees are possible. Small vessels at risk of taking on water and capsizing in locality. Difficulty in navigation at sea due to strong winds.

What to do: Stay indoors where possible away from windows facing the direction of the wind. Watch for sudden crosswinds—especially between tall buildings or on open roadways. Be alert for fallen trees, downed power lines, and airborne debris. Ensure that all temporary structures are well anchored.

Weekend Weather Forecast: Cape Town

Day		Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind	Tides
Saturday 26 Sep		Rain showers	20° 17°	60%	SSE 15.0 km/h	H 02:53 · L 08:53 · H 15:03 · L 21:16
Sunday 27 Sep		Cloudy	19° 14°	0%	SSE 15.0 km/h	H 03:24 · L 09:23 · H 15:35 · L 21:48

More weather forecasts for the Western Cape

Stellenbosch

Day		Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Saturday 26 Sep		Rain showers	20° 16°	60%	S 5.0 km/h
Sunday 27 Sep		Cloudy	18° 12°	0%	SE 10.0 km/h

Paarl

Day		Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Saturday 26 Sep		Rain showers	21° 16°	60%	SW 0.1 km/h
Sunday 27 Sep		Cloudy	22° 13°	0%	ESE 10.0 km/h

George

Day		Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Saturday 26 Sep		Rain showers	19° 16°	60%	SSE 5.0 km/h
Sunday 27 Sep		Slight rain	16° 14°	30%	S 5.0 km/h

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

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