WEATHER: Warm, sunny Friday for Gauteng, Cape Town stays mild with evening showers

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Kabous Le Roux

26 March 2026 | 6:28

Johannesburg and Pretoria see warm, sunny conditions on Friday, while Cape Town remains cooler with a chance of evening showers.

WEATHER: Warm, sunny Friday for Gauteng, Cape Town stays mild with evening showers

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Johannesburg is set for a mostly sunny and warm Friday, with temperatures reaching a high of 27°C, according to AccuWeather.

Winds will be light from the NNE at 9 km/h, with gusts up to 26 km/h.

There is a 25% chance of rain during the day; no significant precipitation is expected.

Temperatures will drop to around 15°C at night.

Conditions turn partly cloudy, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Rainfall could reach 2.4 mm, with a 55% probability of precipitation and a 33% chance of thunderstorms.

Pretoria will be hotter, with partial sunshine and a high of 30°C.

Expect light northerly winds at 9 km/h, gusting to 24 km/h.

Rain chances sit at 25%, with no meaningful daytime precipitation expected.

The temperature dips to 16°C.

Expect partly cloudy skies, with a chance of evening thunderstorms in spots. Rainfall could reach 1.0 mm, with a 55% chance of precipitation and a 33% thunderstorm risk.

Cape Town will see a milder day, with a high of 22°C.

Conditions will be pleasant, with a mix of sunshine and clouds. Winds from the NW at 15 km/h may gust up to 41 km/h.

Rain is unlikely during the day.

Temperatures fall to 16°C at night.

Expect cloudy skies with a passing shower or two in the evening. Rainfall is forecast at 1.6 mm, with a 63% chance of precipitation and a 13% chance of thunderstorms.

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