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Pretoria and Johannesburg face heat and storms on Thursday

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Pretoria is forecast to reach 32°C and Johannesburg 29°C on Thursday, with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Cape Town will be cooler, with a high of 19°C, morning showers and strong gusts, according to AccuWeather.

In Pretoria, AccuWeather forecasts a 55% chance of rain during the day, with a 50% probability of thunderstorms and about 2.5mm of rain. Northerly winds will blow at 19km/h, with gusts up to 37km/h. The UV index will reach 13, which is extreme.

Pretoria will see a low of 17°C overnight, with a 62% chance of thunderstorms and 5.4mm of rain. In Johannesburg, the forecast gives a 33% probability of thunderstorms and about 1mm of rain in the day. Gusts there could reach 44km/h, and the UV index will also be 13. The overnight low is 15°C.

Cape Town has a 70% chance of rain in the day, with about 3.8mm expected. Northwesterly winds will blow at 28km/h, with gusts up to 59km/h. The minimum temperature is 15°C, and the UV index will be 10, which is very high. The overnight forecast gives a 63% chance of rain.

Key facts

Who
AccuWeather (forecast source)
When
5 November 2026
Where
Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town
Status
Reported

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