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South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 2 November 2026

South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Polokwane at 100%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local showers

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South Africa’s major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with the highest listed rain probability in Polokwane at 100%. Conditions can change during the day, particularly around local showers and wind shifts.

Major city forecast

  • Polokwane: Rain showers, 18°C to 27°C, rain chance 100%.
  • Durban: Rain showers, 20°C to 24°C, rain chance 94%.
  • Pretoria: Rain showers, 17°C to 30°C, rain chance 90%.
  • Gqeberha: Drizzle, 17°C to 21°C, rain chance 86%.
  • Johannesburg: Rain showers, 16°C to 27°C, rain chance 83%.
  • Mbombela: Drizzle, 20°C to 27°C, rain chance 53%.
  • Bloemfontein: Drizzle, 14°C to 28°C, rain chance 45%.
  • Kimberley: Drizzle, 16°C to 30°C, rain chance 33%.
  • Cape Town: Overcast, 15°C to 21°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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