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South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 17 August 2026

South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Cape Town at 76%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local

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South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Cape Town at 76%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local showers and wind shifts.

Major city forecast

  • Cape Town: Drizzle, 10°C to 17°C, rain chance 76%.
  • Gqeberha: Overcast, 11°C to 19°C, rain chance 0%.
  • Bloemfontein: Partly cloudy, 5°C to 22°C, rain chance 0%.
  • Johannesburg: Clear sky, 7°C to 20°C, rain chance 0%.
  • Pretoria: Clear sky, 7°C to 24°C, rain chance 0%.
  • Durban: Overcast, 11°C to 23°C, rain chance 0%.
  • Polokwane: Clear sky, 8°C to 21°C, rain chance 0%.
  • Mbombela: Clear sky, 8°C to 23°C, rain chance 0%.
  • Kimberley: Partly cloudy, 8°C to 24°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.

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