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South Africa weather live forecast
Today's maximum temperature in South Africa is expected to be 79°F. Select a day from the live weather forecast for South Africa (Cape Town) for more weather parameters.
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5-day weather forecast updated at 04:00 on Thursday 25th December 2025 GMT
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The 5-day weather forecast for South Africa (Cape Town) is provided by the Swiss meteorological agency, meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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Below are temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in South Africa. Select a destination to see the detailed weather forecast for today, tomorrow and the outlook for the next five days.
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- Johannesburg
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- Mthatha
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- Oudtshoorn
- Pietermaritzburg
- Polokwane
- Port Elizabeth
- Port St Johns
- Pretoria
- Skukuza Restcamp
- St Lucia
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- Underberg
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South Africa weather forecast by day
Below are the detailed weather forecasts for South Africa for the next 5 days. The forecasts shown are for Cape Town and may not represent the whole of South Africa. Browse more destinations in South Africa to view more weather forecasts.
South Africa weather for Friday 26th December 2025
Expect scattered clouds in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 79°F, maximum UV of 10 (Very High) and 10 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 21 mph from the south.
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South Africa weather for Saturday 27th December 2025
Expect clear skies in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 79°F, maximum UV of 11 (Extreme) and 14 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 22 mph from the south.
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South Africa weather for Sunday 28th December 2025
Expect scattered clouds in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 86°F, moderate levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 11+ (Extreme) and 12 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 15 mph from the south.
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South Africa weather for Monday 29th December 2025
Expect clear skies in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 81°F, low levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 11+ (Extreme) and 14 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 7 mph from the west.
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South Africa weather for Tuesday 30th December 2025
Expect broken clouds in South Africa with a maximum temperature of 77°F, maximum UV of 10 (Very High) and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 8 mph from the west.
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