South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 6 October 2026

South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Cape Town at 100%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local showers and wind shifts.

Major city forecast

• Cape Town:

  Rain showers, 12°C to 17°C, rain chance 100%.

• Mbombela:

  Drizzle, 16°C to 25°C, rain chance 85%.

• Durban:

  Drizzle, 19°C to 30°C, rain chance 82%.

• Polokwane:

  Drizzle, 13°C to 23°C, rain chance 73%.

• Pretoria:

  Overcast, 13°C to 24°C, rain chance 68%.

• Gqeberha:

  Drizzle, 14°C to 23°C, rain chance 65%.

• Johannesburg:

  Drizzle, 11°C to 19°C, rain chance 57%.

• Bloemfontein:

  Overcast, 11°C to 23°C, rain chance 55%.

• Kimberley:

  Partly cloudy, 12°C to 26°C, rain chance 49%.

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.