South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 23 October 2026

South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Durban at 99%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local showers and wind shifts.

Major city forecast

• Durban:

  Rain showers, 18°C to 23°C, rain chance 99%.

• Gqeberha:

  Drizzle, 14°C to 18°C, rain chance 51%.

• Mbombela:

  Drizzle, 18°C to 26°C, rain chance 45%.

• Bloemfontein:

  Clear sky, 11°C to 26°C, rain chance 0%.

• Johannesburg:

  Clear sky, 14°C to 28°C, rain chance 0%.

• Pretoria:

  Clear sky, 18°C to 32°C, rain chance 0%.

• Polokwane:

  Partly cloudy, 15°C to 30°C, rain chance 0%.

• Kimberley:

  Clear sky, 13°C to 29°C, rain chance 0%.

• Cape Town:

  Overcast, 12°C to 21°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.