WEATHER: Cape Town remains hot, while Gauteng will be mild to warm on Thursday

Kabous Le Roux

Kabous Le Roux

8 April 2026 | 6:10

Hot and sunny conditions dominate Cape Town, while Johannesburg and Pretoria see mild, partly sunny weather with little to no rain expected on Thursday.

WEATHER: Cape Town remains hot, while Gauteng will be mild to warm on Thursday

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Cape Town is set for a hot day on Thursday, with temperatures peaking at 29°C under very warm conditions, according to AccuWeather.

Sunshine dominates with only a few clouds expected.

The UV index is moderate at 5, while brightness levels are rated very high. Winds will be light, blowing south at 15 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 33 km/h.

No rainfall is expected.

By night, temperatures drop to 19°C under clear skies. Winds shift to the northeast at 13 km/h, with minimal cloud cover and almost no chance of rain.

Johannesburg will see a mild and pleasant Thursday, with a high of 25°C and partly sunny skies.

UV levels are high at 7, with very bright conditions throughout the day.

Winds remain light at 7 km/h from the west-northwest, with gusts up to 22 km/h.

Rain is unlikely; no thunderstorms are expected.

At night, temperatures fall to 13°C under mainly clear skies. Winds turn south-westerly at 7 km/h, with a slight 13% chance of rain and minimal cloud cover.

Pretoria will experience warm, partially sunny conditions, with temperatures climbing to 27°C.

UV levels remain high at 7, with bright conditions persisting.

Winds will be light at 9 km/h from the west-northwest, with gusts reaching 20 km/h.

Rain chances remain very low.

Overnight, temperatures dip to 15°C under clear skies. Winds shift south at 7 km/h, with a slight 10% chance of precipitation and low cloud cover.

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