Heavy morning showers and bitterly cold – Tuesday Joburg forecast

Good morning, Joburg Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 11 August 2026.

Today’s weather in Johannesburg will be cold and cloudy, with a high of just 6°C and a low of 3°C. Expect heavy showers during the morning, followed by cloudy and colder conditions through the afternoon.

The UV index will remain low at 2, with limited sunshine expected.

Expect around 96% cloud cover during the day, easing slightly to 88% overnight.

An east-southeasterly wind will move through Joburg at around 19kph, with gusts reaching up to 43kph.

This evening, conditions will remain breezy, mostly cloudy and chilly, with a little rain possible. The east-southeasterly wind will continue at around 19kph, with gusts reaching 50kph.

There is a 93% probability of precipitation during the day, with around 16.7mm of rain expected. The chance of thunderstorms is 19%. Overnight, there is a 49% chance of precipitation, with a further 0.2mm of rain possible.

You can catch the sunrise at 6:40am and the sunset at 5:46pm.

Wishing you a safe, warm and cosy Tuesday.

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