Gauteng residents should keep umbrellas handy this weekend as the South African Weather Service predicts widespread rainfall across the province. Weather models indicate a high probability of showers and thundershowers from Thursday through Saturday, with conditions gradually improving by Sunday....Click to Read More >>➤
The weather service has issued a 60% chance of showers and thundershowers for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This probability drops to 30% for Sunday, suggesting a somewhat drier end to the weekend. Temperatures throughout Gauteng will remain generally cool, though northern regions can expect slightly warmer conditions than southern areas.
Weekend Forecast for Major Cities
Pretoria will experience warmer temperatures compared to Johannesburg this weekend. Saturday’s forecast shows a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. Sunday will see a slight cooldown with maximum temperatures reaching 26°C and minimums dropping to 15°C. The capital city should prepare for intermittent showers, most likely during the late afternoon and evening hours.
Johannesburg residents will need jackets alongside their rain gear. The city anticipates a cooler Saturday with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Sunday turns even chillier with temperatures ranging from 24°C down to 12°C. Scattered thundershowers are expected throughout the weekend, with Saturday presenting the highest rainfall potential for the Gauteng region.
Rain Pattern Shifts Across Regions
Weather experts note that rainfall patterns will shift geographically over the coming days. Michelle du Plessis, meteorologist at Vox Weather, explains that precipitation will spread across the interior before moving northeastward during the weekend.
“On Friday, the heavy rain will move over the central interior, particularly affecting the Free State region. Other parts of the Free State will continue experiencing isolated to scattered showers,” Du Plessis stated.
By Saturday, the focus of rainfall activity will shift toward the northern Free State, parts of Gauteng, and along the escarpment in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. These areas should prepare for scattered showers throughout the day.
Sunday’s weather pattern shows scattered showers persisting over Limpopo, the Mpumalanga Highveld, and northern Gauteng. Coastal areas along KwaZulu-Natal’s south coast may also experience rainfall. The highest rainfall totals will likely accumulate in the western North West, northern Free State, parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga.
The consistent rainfall across Gauteng comes as weather systems move through the region, bringing much-needed precipitation to some areas while creating potential disruption to outdoor weekend plans. Residents are advised to monitor official weather updates and plan travel accordingly, especially during periods of heavy rainfall that could affect road visibility and conditions.
While the wet weather continues across Gauteng, the gradual decrease in rainfall probability by Sunday offers hope for drier conditions early next week. The weekend rainfall across Gauteng will contribute to regional water systems and provide relief to dry areas, though minor localized flooding remains possible in low-lying regions. ...Click to Read More >>➤
