Weather roundup for Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Here’s your weather roundup for Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Whether you’re planning a braai or just deciding if it’s a hoodie day, we’ve got you covered across South Africa’s major cities.

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Today’s forecast

City Conditions Temperature Feels like Low / High Humidity Wind
Johannesburg Clear Sky 13°C 12°C 7°C – 13°C 41% 6 km/h
Cape Town Broken Clouds 14°C 14°C 10°C – 15°C 68% 3 km/h
Durban Overcast Clouds 19°C 19°C 18°C – 19°C 80% 15 km/h
Pretoria Clear Sky 16°C 14°C 16°C – 16°C 15% 8 km/h
Gqeberha Overcast Clouds 15°C 15°C 13°C – 15°C 94% 5 km/h
Bloemfontein Clear Sky 3°C 3°C 3°C – 8°C 70% 2 km/h

Planning your day

Weather can shift quickly, especially heading into a change of season, so it’s worth checking again closer to when you actually head out. This roundup reflects conditions at the time of publishing.

Weather’s weird lately, but at least you’re prepared now.

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