South Africa Weather Forecast
South Africa weather: 56°F, clear. 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 38 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,4 in, 0,5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 54° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 53° | 2% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 50° | 2% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 48° | 0% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 51° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 54° | 13% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 56° | 27% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 55° | 27% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 51° | 26% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 49° / 40° | 18% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 40° | 10% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 47° | 7% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 50° | 8% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 51° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 55° | 6% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 6% | -- | — |
What this means for South Africa
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is 4.7°F above the 74°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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 56°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 32% 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 7:32 AM.
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 August 26, 2026 at 7:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
