South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 30 September 2026

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

Major city forecast

• Johannesburg:

  Rain showers, 9°C to 13°C, rain chance 98%.

• Pretoria:

  Drizzle, 11°C to 15°C, rain chance 98%.

• Polokwane:

  Rain showers, 10°C to 14°C, rain chance 95%.

• Mbombela:

  Drizzle, 12°C to 16°C, rain chance 94%.

• Durban:

  Drizzle, 14°C to 21°C, rain chance 86%.

• Bloemfontein:

  Overcast, 9°C to 20°C, rain chance 10%.

• Kimberley:

  Overcast, 11°C to 21°C, rain chance 10%.

• Gqeberha:

  Clear sky, 16°C to 20°C, rain chance 0%.

• Cape Town:

  Partly cloudy, 16°C to 34°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.