Johannesburg and Pretoria face a high likelihood of showers and possible afternoon thunderstorms on Thursday, according to AccuWeather, while Cape Town enjoys dry, mostly sunny conditions and cool temperatures.
Johannesburg weather forecast
Johannesburg residents can expect a cold and unsettled day on Thursday, with intervals of bright sunshine interrupted by showers and possible afternoon thundershowers.
The city is forecast to reach a high of 15°C. There is an 86% chance of precipitation, with around 1.8 mm of rain expected and a 27% chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon.
Winds will blow from the north-northwest at 19 km/h, with gusts reaching 57 km/h.
Thursday night will turn clear and chilly, with temperatures dropping to 2°C. Rain chances fall to just 4% overnight.
Pretoria weather forecast
Pretoria is expected to be slightly warmer than Johannesburg, with a forecast high of 19°C.
The capital will see partly sunny conditions for much of the day before a couple of afternoon showers develop. There is a 78% probability of precipitation, with about 3.4 mm of rainfall expected. The chance of thunderstorms stands at 23%.
North-northwesterly winds of 17 km/h are forecast, with gusts reaching 50 km/h.
Conditions will clear overnight, becoming cold and chilly with a low of 3°C. The chance of rain drops to 3%.
Cape Town weather forecast
Cape Town is set for a largely pleasant winter’s day, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 18°C.
Winds from the southeast will average 24 km/h, while gusts could reach 57 km/h.
Cloud cover is expected to remain low at around 9%, contributing to bright conditions throughout the day.
Thursday night will remain mainly clear with a low of 8°C. Southeasterly winds of 13 km/h are forecast, with gusts up to 37 km/h.
Kabous Le Roux
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