Gauteng weather: What to expect this weekend

Gauteng residents can expect a hot Saturday with possible afternoon thundershowers before clearer and drier conditions return on Sunday.

Johannesburg and Pretoria will both see temperatures rise above 29°C this weekend, with Pretoria expected to reach 33°C on Saturday.

Gauteng weekend forecast at a glance

City	Saturday, 10 October	Sunday, 11 October
PRETORIA	Clear morning, afternoon and evening thundershowers possible	Mostly clear, then sunny
Temperature	20°C – 33°C	20°C – 32°C
Chance of rain	30%	0%
Expected rainfall	3 mm	0 mm
JOHANNESBURG	Clear morning, afternoon and evening thundershowers possible	Mostly clear, then sunny
Temperature	18°C – 30°C	19°C – 30°C
Chance of rain	30%	0%
Expected rainfall	3 mm	0 mm

Saturday: Hot weather with possible afternoon thundershowers

Saturday will start with clear skies in Johannesburg and Pretoria, but showers and thundershowers could develop during the afternoon and continue into the evening.

Pretoria will experience the higher temperatures, with a maximum of 33°C and a minimum of 20°C.

Johannesburg will also start Saturday with clear skies before showers and thundershowers become possible later in the day.

Temperatures will range between 18°C and 30°C, reaching around 29°C by 14:00.

Sunday: Drier and clearer conditions

Sunday looks more settled, with both Johannesburg and Pretoria expected to enjoy mostly clear to clear skies.

Pretoria will remain hot, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 32°C and a minimum of 20°C.

The forecast shows mostly clear skies early in the morning before clear conditions take over during the afternoon.

Johannesburg will also enjoy drier conditions on Sunday, with temperatures ranging between 19°C and 30°C.

Mostly clear skies will greet residents early in the morning before clear conditions develop during the afternoon.

Planning outdoor activities this weekend?

Saturday morning looks suitable for outdoor activities in both cities, although temperatures will climb as the day progresses.

Anyone planning to spend Saturday afternoon or evening outdoors should keep an eye on the forecast because thundershowers remain possible.

Are you planning any outdoor activities in Gauteng this weekend?