Cool skies and increasing clouds – Thursday Joburg forecast

Good morning, Joburg Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Thursday, 13 August 2026.

Today’s weather in Johannesburg will be cool with some sunshine before clouds increase, with a high of 14°C and a low of 5°C.

The UV index will reach a moderate level of 5, so some sun protection is recommended during the brighter parts of the day.

Expect around 40% cloud cover during the day, increasing to 58% overnight as conditions become mostly cloudy.

A northeasterly wind will move through Joburg at around 9kph, with gusts reaching up to 24kph.

This evening, skies will remain mostly cloudy, with winds easing to around 6kph from the northeast and gusts reaching 17kph.

There is only a 2% probability of precipitation during the day, with no rain or thunderstorms expected. Overnight, the chance of precipitation rises slightly to 12%, although no measurable rainfall is forecast.

You can catch the sunrise at 6:39am and the sunset at 5:47pm.

Wishing you a warm and pleasant Thursday.

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