Rainy weekend on the horizon for Pretoria and Johannesburg

Residents of Pretoria and Johannesburg should prepare for a wet weekend.

Zuko Komisa

Residents of Pretoria and Johannesburg should prepare for a wet weekend, with showers and thunderstorms forecast for both cities, according to the latest weather predictions.

In Pretoria, Saturday will begin with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms, before the skies clear up to become partly cloudy later in the day. Temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of 26°C, dropping to a minimum of 13°C overnight. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) predicts a 30% chance of rain, with around 3mm of rainfall expected.

The forecast for Sunday looks similar, with more showers and thunderstorms anticipated throughout the day. The capital will see a slight rise in temperature, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 29°C.

Weather outlook for Friday & Saturday, 26 – 27 September 2025.
Partly cloudy & warm to cool conditions are expected, with isolated showers & thundershowers over the central and eastern parts of the country. #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/G9ITWCXL2M

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) September 24, 2025

Meanwhile, in Johannesburg, the weather will mirror that of Pretoria on Saturday, with morning showers and thunderstorms followed by partly cloudy conditions. The city will be slightly cooler, with temperatures ranging from a low of 12°C to a high of 24°C. Morning humidity will also be at 65%, dropping to 45% in the evening.

Sunday will again bring showers and thunderstorms to Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging between 14°C and 25°C. The chance of rain remains at 30%, with around 3mm expected.