South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 4 October 2026

South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Durban at 80%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local showers and wind shifts.

Major city forecast

• Durban:

  Drizzle, 17°C to 24°C, rain chance 80%.

• Gqeberha:

  Drizzle, 15°C to 19°C, rain chance 61%.

• Johannesburg:

  Drizzle, 10°C to 19°C, rain chance 60%.

• Pretoria:

  Drizzle, 12°C to 22°C, rain chance 32%.

• Bloemfontein:

  Rain showers, 12°C to 22°C, rain chance 31%.

• Kimberley:

  Overcast, 13°C to 21°C, rain chance 26%.

• Polokwane:

  Drizzle, 12°C to 22°C, rain chance 18%.

• Mbombela:

  Drizzle, 13°C to 25°C, rain chance 12%.

• Cape Town:

  Partly cloudy, 13°C to 29°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.