South Africa weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in South Africa is expected to be 26°C. Select a day from the live weather forecast for South Africa (Cape Town) for more weather parameters.

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:00 on Wednesday 18th March 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 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 Wednesday 18th March 2026

Expect broken clouds in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 26°C, low levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 8 (Very High) and 6 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 10 kph from the south-east.

  • 26°C maximum temperature26
    °C maximum temperature
  • 14°C minimum temperature14
    °C minimum temperature
  • Broken clouds
    broken clouds
  • 6 hours of bright sunshine6
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 8 (Very High)8
    UV index (Very High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • Low heat & humidityL
    low heat & humidity
  • Light breeze of 10 kph from the South-East10
    kph wind from SE

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South Africa weather for Thursday 19th March 2026

Expect isolated thunderstorms in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 22°C, maximum UV of 5 (Moderate) and 3 hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 89% chance of some rain and a fresh breeze of 30 kph from the north-west.

  • 22°C maximum temperature22
    °C maximum temperature
  • 18°C minimum temperature18
    °C minimum temperature
  • Isolated thunderstorms
    isolated thunderstorms
  • 3 hours of bright sunshine3
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 5 (Moderate)5
    UV index (Moderate)
  • 89% chance of some rain89
    % chance of some rain
  • 2-5 mm of rainfall expected<5
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Fresh breeze of 30 kph from the North-West30
    kph wind from NW

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South Africa weather for Friday 20th March 2026

Expect sunshine and showers in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 21°C, maximum UV of 8 (Very High) and 5 hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 40% chance of some rain and a gentle breeze of 14 kph from the south-west.

  • 21°C maximum temperature21
    °C maximum temperature
  • 15°C minimum temperature15
    °C minimum temperature
  • Sunshine and showers
    sunshine and showers
  • 5 hours of bright sunshine5
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 8 (Very High)8
    UV index (Very High)
  • 40% chance of some rain40
    % chance of some rain
  • 2-5 mm of rainfall expected<5
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 21°C wind chill21
    °C wind chill
  • Gentle breeze of 14 kph from the South-West14
    kph wind from SW

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South Africa weather for Saturday 21st March 2026

Expect scattered clouds in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 23°C, maximum UV of 8 (Very High) and 12 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 24 kph from the south.

  • 23°C maximum temperature23
    °C maximum temperature
  • 14°C minimum temperature14
    °C minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 12 hours of bright sunshine12
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 8 (Very High)8
    UV index (Very High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Moderate breeze of 24 kph from the South24
    kph wind from S

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South Africa weather for Sunday 22nd March 2026

Expect clear skies in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 26°C, maximum UV of 8 (Very High) and 12 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 29 kph from the south.

  • 26°C maximum temperature26
    °C maximum temperature
  • 16°C minimum temperature16
    °C minimum temperature
  • Clear skies
    clear skies
  • 12 hours of bright sunshine12
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 8 (Very High)8
    UV index (Very High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 26°C wind chill26
    °C wind chill
  • Fresh breeze of 29 kph from the South29
    kph wind from S

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