South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 22 September 2026

South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Mbombela at 90%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local showers and wind shifts.

Major city forecast

• Mbombela:

  Rain showers, 15°C to 24°C, rain chance 90%.

• Kimberley:

  Drizzle, 13°C to 25°C, rain chance 73%.

• Polokwane:

  Drizzle, 14°C to 25°C, rain chance 71%.

• Cape Town:

  Drizzle, 18°C to 30°C, rain chance 45%.

• Bloemfontein:

  Drizzle, 11°C to 25°C, rain chance 41%.

• Durban:

  Drizzle, 15°C to 23°C, rain chance 27%.

• Johannesburg:

  Drizzle, 12°C to 23°C, rain chance 22%.

• Pretoria:

  Partly cloudy, 13°C to 26°C, rain chance 22%.

• Gqeberha:

  Overcast, 16°C to 21°C, rain chance 8%.

Rain, wind and travel conditions

Drivers should allow extra braking distance where showers develop and watch for reduced visibility. Strong local wind can also affect exposed roads and coastal routes. Weather warnings issued by public authorities should take priority over routine forecasts.

Explore current conditions and the province-by-province outlook on the EBNewsDaily South Africa weather map.