WEATHER (Wednesday): Expect a warm Gauteng with afternoon showers, sunny Cape Town

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13 January 2026 | 5:59

It’ll be warm and partly cloudy in Johannesburg and Pretoria on Wednesday with afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms. Cape Town stays mostly sunny with moderate winds.

WEATHER (Wednesday): Expect a warm Gauteng with afternoon showers, sunny Cape Town

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Johannesburg

Johannesburg will see warm to hot weather with a mix of clouds in the morning and showers or thunderstorms likely in the afternoon, according to AccuWeather. Expect highs around 26–28 °C and lows near 15–17 °C, with wind speeds generally 15–25 km/h and gusts stronger around storm activity.

Afternoon thunderstorm chances are moderate, with humidity rising through the day before easing overnight.

Pretoria

Pretoria’s forecast calls for generally warm conditions with cloud build-up during the day and a chance of showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs should reach approximately 29–30 °C, dropping to about 18–19 °C at night. Typical wind speeds will be about 20–30 km/h, backing off slightly after sunset.

Afternoon precipitation chances remain moderate, especially with thunderstorm development under warmer skies.

Cape Town

Cape Town is set for a sunny and warm day with highs near 26–27 °C and comfortable overnight lows around 16 °C. Winds from the south to south-southeast are forecast at roughly 25–35 km/h, easing slowly into the evening.

Skies should stay mostly clear with a minimal chance of rain, though breezy conditions persist into the afternoon and night.

Summary

Johannesburg: Warm with afternoon showers/thunderstorms, gusty winds near storms.
Pretoria: Warm with cloudiness and possible afternoon thunderstorms.
Cape Town: Sunny and warm, breezy with a small chance for a little rain

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