South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 18 October 2026

South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Gqeberha at 98%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local showers and wind shifts.

Major city forecast

• Gqeberha:

  Rain showers, 16°C to 19°C, rain chance 98%.

• Kimberley:

  Rain showers, 18°C to 30°C, rain chance 83%.

• Bloemfontein:

  Thunderstorms, 16°C to 30°C, rain chance 67%.

• Durban:

  Drizzle, 21°C to 26°C, rain chance 51%.

• Cape Town:

  Drizzle, 11°C to 17°C, rain chance 10%.

• Johannesburg:

  Overcast, 17°C to 30°C, rain chance 0%.

• Pretoria:

  Overcast, 19°C to 33°C, rain chance 0%.

• Polokwane:

  Partly cloudy, 19°C to 32°C, rain chance 0%.

• Mbombela:

  Overcast, 18°C to 32°C, rain chance 0%.

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.