South Africa Weather Forecast
South Africa weather: 48°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for South Africa
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 23 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,3 in, 0,7 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for South Africa
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 45° | 22% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 47° | 0% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 49° | 0% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 52° | 37% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 71° / 53° | 43% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 54° | 64% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 58° | 29% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 60° | 33% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 63° | 31% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 64° | 20% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 62° | 16% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 61° | 11% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 66° | 18% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 65° | 12% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 65° | 9% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 11% | -- | — |
What this means for South Africa
Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 17.6°F below the 81°F typical for this month.
A 22% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 50°F.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Africa?
South Africa is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -25.7479, 28.2293. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in South Africa right now?
It is currently 48°F (9°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 82% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit South Africa?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in South Africa, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, April and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Africa in?
South Africa observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:29 PM.
How many people live in South Africa?
South Africa has a population of approximately 60 million.
What is the nearest airport to South Africa?
The closest airports are O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 27 mi away and Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 809 mi away.
What are the top things to do in South Africa?
Popular options include Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.
What places are in South Africa?
South Africa covers 3 places in this atlas, including Cape Town, Johannesburg and Kruger National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 10:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
