Seven South African Provinces Face Wet Weather and Thunderstorms
Seven South African provinces can expect cloudy conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers on Monday, according to forecasts from the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Provincial Temperature Ranges and Rainfall Forecasts
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo are forecast to be cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers. Pretoria expects temperatures between 10°C and 23°C, while Johannesburg ranges from 10°C to 22°C. In Mpumalanga, Mbombela records a high of 26°C with a low of 13°C, and Skukuza reaches up to 29°C. Limpopo sees temperatures touching 29°C in Lephalale, while Polokwane records a cooler high of 22°C.
Further west and south, the North West and Free State provinces report partly cloudy skies with cool to warm daytime temperatures and isolated thundershowers. Mahikeng reaches 25°C, while Bloemfontein records a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C. The Northern Cape remains fine and cool to warm but hot in places before turning partly cloudy to cloudy in the afternoon, with Upington reaching 28°C.
Fog and warm conditions affect coastal regions
The Western Cape features morning fog patches and mist along the south-west coast, spreading along the south coast from the afternoon into the evening.
KwaZulu-Natal experiences morning fog over the interior followed by fine and warm conditions, with Durban recording a high of 26°C with overnight lows of 17°C, while Pietermaritzburg reaches 27°C.
El Niño shifts increase drought risk in south
The current rainfall arrives as the World Meteorological Organization monitors El Niño shifts affecting temperature, rainfall and tropical cyclone patterns across the south-west Indian Ocean region. Forecasts for October 2026 through to March 2027 indicate varying regional impacts, including increased drought risk across the south, particularly South Africa, southern and central Mozambique, Malawi and south-western Madagascar as highlighted by TimesLIVE, contrasting with the immediate downpours currently affecting South Africa’s central and eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions About the South African Weather Alerts
Which provinces are currently under severe weather warnings?
The South African Weather Service has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings for disruptive rain and severe thunderstorms affecting parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Northern Cape.
What temperature can Johannesburg and Pretoria expect during this weather system?
Pretoria ranges between 10°C and 23°C with cloudy conditions and isolated thundershowers, while Johannesburg records temperatures between 10°C and 22°C.
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