South Africa weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in South Africa is expected to be 14°C. Select a day from the live weather forecast for South Africa (Cape Town) for more weather parameters.

• Sunday
  9th Aug
  14
  10
  
  5
  2
• Monday
  10th Aug
  15
  10
  
  8
  3
• Tuesday
  11th Aug
  19
  10
  
  11
  4
• Wednesday
  12th Aug
  24
  9
  
  11
  4
• Thursday
  13th Aug
  26
  13
  
  11
  4

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:00 on Sunday 9th August 2026 GMT

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The 5-day weather forecast for South Africa (Cape Town) is provided by the Swiss meteorological agency, meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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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.

• 30
  Kruger National Park
• 24
  Sun City
• 22
  Durban
• 20
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• 15
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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 Sunday 9th August 2026

Expect sunshine and showers in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 14°C, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 5 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 60% chance of some rain and a fresh breeze of 29 kph from the south-east.

• 14
  °C maximum temperature
• 10
  °C minimum temperature
• 
  sunshine and showers
• 5
  hours of sunshine
• 2
  UV index (Low)
• 60
  % chance of some rain
• <2
  mm of rainfall expected
• 14
  °C wind chill
• 29
  kph wind from SE

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South Africa weather for Monday 10th August 2026

Expect scattered clouds in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 15°C, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 25 kph from the south-east.

• 15
  °C maximum temperature
• 10
  °C minimum temperature
• 
  scattered clouds
• 8
  hours of sunshine
• 3
  UV index (Moderate)
• 0
  mm of rainfall expected
• 0
  no heat & humidity
• 25
  kph wind from SE

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South Africa weather for Tuesday 11th August 2026

Expect clear skies in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 19°C, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 11 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 12 kph from the south-east.

• 19
  °C maximum temperature
• 10
  °C minimum temperature
• 
  clear skies
• 11
  hours of sunshine
• 4
  UV index (Moderate)
• 0
  mm of rainfall expected
• 19
  °C wind chill
• 12
  kph wind from SE

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South Africa weather for Wednesday 12th August 2026

Expect clear skies in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 24°C, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 11 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 9 kph from the south-east.

• 24
  °C maximum temperature
• 9
  °C minimum temperature
• 
  clear skies
• 11
  hours of sunshine
• 4
  UV index (Moderate)
• 0
  mm of rainfall expected
• 24
  °C wind chill
• 9
  kph wind from SE

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South Africa weather for Thursday 13th August 2026

Expect clear skies in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 26°C, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 11 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 13 kph from the east.

• 26
  °C maximum temperature
• 13
  °C minimum temperature
• 
  clear skies
• 11
  hours of sunshine
• 4
  UV index (Moderate)
• 0
  mm of rainfall expected
• 26
  °C wind chill
• 13
  kph wind from E

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