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Today weather in South Africa
Thursday, 29th January 2026
33°
Patchy rain possible
Today, South Africa is set to face a notably hot day, with temperatures spiking up to 33 °C and offering slight relief at 19 °C by night. It'll be quite breezy in South Africa Today with average wind speeds of 23 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 89%, but with light accumulations around 4.65 mm.
33° / 19°
Temp
89%
Rain
23 km/h
Wind
51%
Humidity
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South Africa hourly forecast for today
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| 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 05:41 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | ||
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| temperatures | 21.9° | 21.7° | 21.1° | 20.5° | 20.2° | 19.8° | Sunrise | 19.8° | 22.1° | 24.4° | 26.5° | 29° | 31.3° | 32.6° | 33.2° | 31.8° | 31.4° | 28.9° | 26° | 23.8° | 23.7° | Sunset | 22.4° | 21.7° | 19.6° | 19.1° | |
| feels like | 21.9° | 21.7° | 21.1° | 20.5° | 20.2° | 19.8° | 19.8° | 24.5° | 25.3° | 26.6° | 28.5° | 30.5° | 31.5° | 32° | 30.6° | 30.3° | 28.3° | 26.4° | 25.3° | 25.2° | 24.7° | 21.7° | 19.6° | 19.1° | |||
| wind speed | 7 km/h | 4 km/h | 4 km/h | 4 km/h | 3 km/h | 4 km/h | 3 km/h | 1 km/h | 5 km/h | 7 km/h | 6 km/h | 4 km/h | 5 km/h | 9 km/h | 10 km/h | 14 km/h | 5 km/h | 10 km/h | 10 km/h | 6 km/h | 2 km/h | 14 km/h | 23 km/h | 18 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 140° | 121° | 70° | 118° | 173° | 132° | 137° | 161° | 307° | 306° | 285° | 266° | 306° | 341° | 17° | 351° | 39° | 310° | 242° | 105° | 54° | 126° | 124° | 98° | |||
| wind direction | SE | ESE | ENE | ESE | S | SE | SE | SSE | NW | NW | WNW | W | NW | NNW | NNE | N | NE | NW | WSW | ESE | NE | SE | SE | E | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0.2 mm | 0 mm | 0.6 mm | 0 mm | 0.3 mm | 1.8 mm | 1.1 mm | 0.4 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 100% | 60% | 100% | 88% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 55% | 56% | 58% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 53% | 47% | 42% | 36% | 31% | 27% | 25% | 28% | 29% | 36% | 46% | 56% | 58% | 63% | 67% | 80% | 84% | |||
| dew point | 12.5° | 12.5° | 12.5° | 12.5° | 12.3° | 11.9° | 11.8° | 12° | 12.4° | 12.4° | 12.3° | 12.1° | 11.4° | 10.8° | 10.8° | 11.1° | 12.2° | 13.4° | 14.4° | 14.9° | 15.1° | 15.4° | 16° | 16.2° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 9 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 9 km | 9 km | 9 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 8% | 8% | 7% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 14% | 12% | 83% | 83% | 11% | 77% | 73% | 70% | 83% | 79% | 79% | 80% | 76% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 6.1 | 9.8 | 12.8 | 11.6 | 9.6 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in South Africa today
The weather in South Africa today is expected to be noticeably warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 33 °C, compared to an average of 29.4 °C for 29th of January in recent years.
temperatures
33 °C
rain
4.7 mm
wind
23 km/h
UV
Low
South Africa daylight overview ☀️
Today in South Africa, The sun rises at 05:41 and sets at 19:00, giving a total daylight duration of 13 hours and 19 minutes.
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The weather today in South Africa - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in South Africa?
The maximum temperature for today in South Africa is expected to be 33° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in South Africa? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 89% chance of rain in South Africa today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in South Africa? 🌀
The wind in South Africa is expected to blow at 23 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in South Africa today?
Given the forecast of 33 °C with a 89% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in South Africa today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for South Africa today?
The sun is expected to rise at 05:41 and set at 19:00 in South Africa.
How accurate is the weather forecast South Africa today? ✅
South Africa weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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