Gauteng residents can expect a warm Wednesday, 14 October, with temperatures climbing to 30°C in Pretoria and 28°C in Johannesburg, while Cape Town will experience cooler conditions, cloudy skies and strong winds, according to AccuWeather.
Johannesburg weather: 28°C with increasing cloud cover
Johannesburg is forecast to reach a high of 28°C on Wednesday. The day will start with some sunshine before turning cloudy.
The maximum UV index will reach 7, classified as high. Northerly north-westerly winds of 15km/h are forecast, with gusts of up to 37km/h.
No rainfall is expected.
Temperatures will drop to a low of 15°C overnight as skies become clearer. Winds will ease to 7km/h, with gusts of up to 22km/h.
Pretoria weather: Very warm day with temperatures reaching 30°C
Pretoria will be the hottest of the three cities on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach 30°C.
Cloud cover will increase during the day, but conditions will remain very warm. The maximum UV index will reach 12, classified as extreme, making sun protection important for those spending time outdoors.
North-north-westerly winds of 13km/h are forecast, with gusts reaching 35km/h. No rain is anticipated.
Overnight temperatures will fall to 17°C as conditions clear. Winds will shift to the south at 9km/h, with gusts of up to 22km/h.
Cape Town weather: Cool, cloudy and windy conditions
Cape Town will have a much cooler Wednesday, with a forecast high of 18°C.
The city will see sunshine through high clouds, but cloud cover will reach 95%.
North-westerly winds of 26km/h are forecast, with gusts reaching 46km/h.
No rainfall is forecast.
Overnight temperatures will drop to 14°C, with partly cloudy conditions. North-north-westerly winds will reach 24km/h, with gusts of up to 39km/h.
The overnight forecast indicates no measurable rainfall.
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Kabous Le Roux
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