Pretoria and Johannesburg are set for a weekend of hot, sunny weather, with temperatures climbing into the low 30s as the heat continues into Monday, according to AccuWeather.
Cape Town, meanwhile, can expect considerably cooler conditions, with temperatures in the low 20s and a mix of sunshine and cloud.
What to expect across the three cities from Saturday, 24 October, to Monday, 26 October
Pretoria is in for a particularly hot weekend, with temperatures reaching 32°C on Saturday before climbing to 33°C on Sunday and Monday.
The maximum UV index will remain at 12, classified as extreme, on all three days.
Johannesburg is also set for a warm and sunny weekend, with temperatures reaching 30°C on Saturday before climbing to 31°C on Sunday and Monday.
The maximum UV index will remain at 12, classified as extreme.
Cape Town will experience a cooler weekend than Gauteng, with temperatures remaining in the low 20s.
Saturday, 24 October, will start cloudy before the sun returns. Temperatures are forecast to reach 22°C.
Sunday, 25 October, will bring sunshine through high clouds, with temperatures reaching 22°C and dropping to 14°C overnight.
Winds will strengthen to 26km/h from the south-southeast, making Sunday the windiest day of the forecast period.
Monday, 26 October, will bring brilliant sunshine and pleasant conditions, with temperatures reaching 23°C and a minimum of 15°C.
South-southeasterly winds are forecast at 22km/h.
Cape Town’s maximum UV index will reach 10 on Saturday and Monday, classified as very high, while Sunday’s UV index will be 5, classified as moderate.
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Kabous Le Roux
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