Here’s a comprehensive outlook on the South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 18 May 2024.
Weather warnings and advisories to take note of on Saturday, 18 May 2024
According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), there are no severe weather alerts, fire danger warnings, or advisories issued for Saturday, 18 May 2024.
The forecast indicates stable weather conditions across the country, ensuring a calm day with no significant weather-related disruptions.
Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg forecast: Here’s what to expect on Saturday, 18 May 2024
Cape Town
On Saturday, 18 May 2024, Cape Town is expected to have a partly cloudy day with temperatures ranging between 11°C and 20°C. Wind speeds will be gentle, reaching up to 4 meters per second, predominantly from the southwest.
The probability of precipitation is low, and no significant rainfall is anticipated throughout the day​.
Durban
On Saturday, 18 May 2024, Durban will experience partly cloudy conditions in the morning, transitioning to mostly cloudy in the afternoon. The temperature will range between 18°C and 24°C, with a slight chance of light precipitation (0.1 mm).
Winds will be moderate, coming from the south-southwest at around 22 km/h.
Johannesburg
On Saturday, 18 May 2024, Johannesburg is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions with morning clouds giving way to clearer skies. The temperature will range from a low of 13°C in the early morning to a high of 22°C in the afternoon.
Winds will be light, coming from the west at around 10-15 km/h, and humidity levels will be moderate, averaging around 40%.
South Africa weather forecast: Here’s what to expect on Saturday, 18 May 2024
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- Gauteng: The region will experience fine and cool to warm weather with a high UVB sunburn index. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions when outdoors.
- Mpumalanga: Partly cloudy in the east with morning fog on the southern Highveld and along the escarpment. The day will be fine and warm, becoming cloudy in the evening over the Lowveld and escarpment areas.
- Limpopo: Similar to Mpumalanga, the eastern part of Limpopo will see partly cloudy skies with morning fog along the escarpment. The weather will be fine and warm throughout the day.
- North-West Province: Expect fine and warm conditions across the province, making it a pleasant day for outdoor activities.
- Free State: Morning fog patches in the extreme east, otherwise the province will have fine and warm weather, with cooler temperatures along the Lesotho border.
- Northern Cape: The northwestern part of the province will start cloudy and cool, transitioning to fine and warm conditions, with hot weather in the extreme north. Coastal areas will experience moderate to fresh southerly to south-easterly winds.
- Western Cape: The day will begin cloudy with fog patches, becoming fine and warm by late morning. The extreme south-west will remain partly cloudy, with fog returning in the evening. Coastal winds will be moderate to fresh from the south to south-east, becoming light and variable.
- Western Half of the Eastern Cape: Morning fog in interior regions, followed by fine and cool to warm conditions. Coastal areas will have moderate north-easterly winds.
- Eastern Half of the Eastern Cape: Cloudy with fog in the interior in the morning, then fine and cool to warm. Coastal regions may experience light rain in the evening. Winds will be light and variable, shifting to moderate north-easterly by late morning.
- KwaZulu-Natal: Partly cloudy to cloudy and cool weather, warmer in the northeast with intermittent rain. Coastal winds will be moderate from the south to south-east, changing to north-easterly in the afternoon.
We will continue to update this report as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest weather news and advisories.