South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 6 September 2026
South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Johannesburg at 100%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local showers
South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Johannesburg at 100%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local showers and wind shifts.
Major city forecast
- Johannesburg: Thunderstorms, 11°C to 16°C, rain chance 100%.
- Pretoria: Rain showers, 12°C to 18°C, rain chance 100%.
- Kimberley: Rain showers, 11°C to 19°C, rain chance 98%.
- Mbombela: Rain showers, 14°C to 18°C, rain chance 97%.
- Bloemfontein: Rain showers, 11°C to 18°C, rain chance 96%.
- Durban: Rain showers, 14°C to 18°C, rain chance 96%.
- Polokwane: Drizzle, 12°C to 18°C, rain chance 64%.
- Gqeberha: Overcast, 16°C to 19°C, rain chance 26%.
- Cape Town: Clear sky, 13°C to 28°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.