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South Africa weather live forecast
Today's maximum temperature in South Africa is expected to be 73°F. Select a day from the live weather forecast for South Africa (Cape Town) for more weather parameters.
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Thursday
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Saturday
29th Aug
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5-day weather forecast updated at 04:00 on Thursday 27th August 2026 GMT
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Below are temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in South Africa. Select a destination to see the detailed weather forecast for today, tomorrow and the outlook for the next five days.
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South Africa weather forecast by day
Below are the detailed weather forecasts for South Africa for the next 5 days. The forecasts shown are for Cape Town and may not represent the whole of South Africa. Browse more destinations in South Africa to view more weather forecasts.
South Africa weather for Thursday 27th August 2026
Expect scattered clouds in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 73°F, maximum UV of 5 (Moderate) and 7 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 5 mph from the west.
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South Africa weather for Friday 28th August 2026
Expect broken clouds in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 70°F, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 6 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 6 mph from the south.
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South Africa weather for Saturday 29th August 2026
Expect overcast with light rain in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 64°F, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and no hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 37% chance of some rain and a moderate breeze of 13 mph from the south.
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South Africa weather for Sunday 30th August 2026
Expect scattered clouds in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 61°F, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 11 mph from the south.
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South Africa weather for Monday 31st August 2026
Expect scattered clouds in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 63°F, maximum UV of 5 (Moderate) and 10 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 7 mph from the south.
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