South Africans can expect sharply contrasting weather conditions across the country this weekend, with afternoon thunderstorms forecast for Pretoria and Johannesburg, while Cape Town is set for largely sunny and pleasant conditions, according to AccuWeather.
The weather forecast for Saturday, 14 November, Sunday, 15 November, and Monday, 16 November, points to particularly hot conditions in Pretoria on Saturday, with temperatures reaching 33°C. Johannesburg will also experience warm weather, while Cape Town residents can look forward to a sunny weekend, although strong winds are expected on Saturday.
Here’s what to expect in the three major cities.
Gauteng: Afternoon thunderstorms expected in Pretoria and Johannesburg
Pretoria residents can expect a hot Saturday, with temperatures reaching a high of 33°C and a low of 17°C.
However, the heat could be accompanied by afternoon thunderstorms, with a 55% chance of precipitation. The maximum UV index will be an extreme 12.
Sunday will be cooler, with a maximum temperature of 28°C and a minimum of 15°C. Mostly cloudy conditions are forecast, with another afternoon thunderstorm possible and a 60% chance of precipitation.
Monday will bring similar conditions, with temperatures reaching 28°C and a low of 16°C. The forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies and possible afternoon thunderstorms, with a 55% chance of precipitation.
Johannesburg will also experience warm conditions and the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms throughout the three days.
Saturday’s forecast predicts a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C, with intervals of cloud and sunshine. Residents can expect breezy conditions in the afternoon, along with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. The chance of precipitation is 67%.
Sunday will be slightly cooler, with temperatures reaching 26°C and a low of 15°C. Intervals of bright sunshine are expected, although a stray afternoon thunderstorm remains possible. The chance of precipitation is 55%.
On Monday, temperatures will reach 27°C, with a low of 15°C. Shifting clouds and sunshine are forecast, along with a couple of afternoon thunderstorms. The chance of precipitation is 65%.
Cape Town: Sunny weekend ahead, but expect strong winds
Cape Town is in for a considerably different weather pattern, with sunshine dominating the forecast throughout the weekend and into Monday.
Saturday will bring sunny to partly cloudy conditions, with a maximum temperature of 25°C and a minimum of 17°C. However, it will become windy in the afternoon, with south-southeasterly winds reaching 37km/h.
Sunday promises mostly sunny and pleasant weather, with temperatures reaching 23°C and dropping to 16°C overnight. Winds will come from the south-southeast at 24km/h.
The pleasant conditions will continue into Monday, with abundant sunshine and a maximum temperature of 24°C.
The minimum will be 16°C, while south-southeasterly winds are expected to reach 26km/h.
There is no precipitation forecast for Cape Town on any of the three days.
Extreme UV levels across the three cities
Residents should also take note of the UV index forecasts, particularly in Pretoria and Cape Town.
Pretoria will experience an extreme UV index of 12 on Saturday, while Cape Town’s UV index will reach 11 on both Saturday and Sunday.
Johannesburg’s UV index is forecast to reach 12 on Sunday, increasing to an extreme 13 on Monday.
With high to extreme UV levels forecast, sun protection will be important for anyone spending extended periods outdoors.
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Kabous Le Roux
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