The weather forecast for South Africa on Wednesday, 18 October 2023, reveals a varied climate across different provinces, with no severe weather alerts issued for the day.
South Africa weather forecast: Here’s what to expect on Wednesday, 18 October 2023
On Wednesday, different regions across South Africa are expected to experience a range of weather conditions as detailed below:
Eastern Cape
The region may experience partly cloudy and cool weather along the coast, turning fine and warm elsewhere. By late afternoon, it’s expected to become partly cloudy over the interior.
Free State
The forecast predicts fine weather with cool to warm temperatures.
Gauteng
The province is anticipated to have fine weather, leaning from cool to warm temperatures. The UVB sunburn index is expected to be high, indicating a need for sun protection during outdoor activities.
KwaZulu-Natal
Morning rain is expected in the east, with the rest of the day being fine and cool to warm. Along the coast, moderate south to south-easterly winds are expected north of Durban, turning north-easterly elsewhere.
Limpopo
Central areas may find it cool, while other parts are expected to be partly cloudy and warm, turning completely cloudy as the day progresses.
Mpumalanga
The southeastern parts might feel cold, while the rest of the province is likely to be cloudy and cool with drizzle along the escarpment. The Lowveld region, on the other hand, is forecasted to be warm.
North West
Residents can expect fine weather, with temperatures ranging from warm to hot.
Northern Cape
The day is expected to be fine with warm to hot temperatures, turning very hot in certain areas in the west and north. Along the coast, a moderate to fresh southerly to south-easterly wind is anticipated, growing strong in the afternoon.
Western Cape
Morning fog is likely along the west coast, but the weather is expected to be fine and hot to very hot as the day progresses. The interior will be fine and warm, whereas the south coast may experience cloudy to partly cloudy and cool conditions.
Along the coast, moderate south-easterly winds are expected, becoming fresh to strong along the west and south-west coast. The UVB sunburn index is forecasted to be very high.
We will continue to update this report as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest weather news and advisories.