WEATHER: Stormy Johannesburg on Tuesday, dry in Pretoria, evening rain in Cape Town

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Kabous Le Roux

13 April 2026 | 6:26

Johannesburg faces a high chance of showers and thunderstorms, while Pretoria stays dry and Cape Town could get some evening rain.

WEATHER: Stormy Johannesburg on Tuesday, dry in Pretoria, evening rain in Cape Town

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Johannesburg will see a high of 23°C with periods of clouds and sunshine. Showers and a possible thunderstorm are expected later in the day, according to AccuWeather.

The chance of precipitation is high at 90%, with around 3.8 mm of rain forecast over approximately two hours. There is also a 54% chance of thunderstorms.

Winds will be light from the north-northwest at 15 km/h, with gusts reaching 43 km/h. The UV index is high at 7, and cloud cover sits at 63%.

At night, temperatures drop to 12°C under mainly clear skies. Winds ease to 7 km/h from the north, with a 25% chance of rain, although no precipitation is expected.

Pretoria is set for a warm day with a high of 26°C and a mix of sun and clouds. Conditions remain dry.

The UV index is high at 6, with moderate brightness levels.

Winds will be light from the north at 13 km/h, with gusts reaching 33 km/h. Cloud cover is expected at 59%.

In the evening, temperatures dip to 13°C with partly cloudy skies. Winds shift to the east-northeast at 9 km/h. The chance of rain remains low, with no measurable precipitation forecast.

Cape Town will see a partly sunny and pleasant day with a high of 22°C. Conditions remain dry.

Winds will be moderate from the northwest at 17 km/h, with gusts reaching 46 km/h. The UV index is moderate at 5, while cloud cover sits at 31%.

At night, temperatures drop to 15°C, with rain at times in the evening; otherwise, mostly cloudy conditions. Around 5.2 mm of rain is expected over approximately 2.5 hours. Winds will be moderate from the west at 17 km/h, with gusts reaching 44 km/h.

The probability of precipitation is 74%, while cloud cover increases to 76%.

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