No rain for Gauteng this weekend as Saws predicts clear skies

Gauteng residents can expect a dry, mostly clear weekend, with the South African Weather Service (Saws) forecasting no rain for either Pretoria or Johannesburg.

Overview

Saws predicts 0% probability of rain for both Saturday and Sunday across the two cities, with daytime temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s.

Pretoria outlook

Pretoria will start Saturday mostly clear and then see clear skies throughout the day, according to the forecast. Temperatures are listed at 19°C at 2am and 8am, rising to 27°C at 2pm and easing to 23°C by 8pm. The Saturday minimum is given as 16°C and the maximum as 28°C.

Saws forecasts 0mm of rain and a 0% probability of rain for the day. Winds are expected from the east-northeast at 18.52km/h in the early hours before easing to 9.26km/h in the afternoon and evening.

Sunday in Pretoria is set to remain dry with Saws forecasting

“clear skies”

at both 2am and 2pm and temperatures ranging from a minimum of 17°C to a maximum of 28°C.

Johannesburg outlook

Johannesburg will also see clear skies but with slightly cooler temperatures than Pretoria. Saturday is forecast to begin at 17°C at 2am and 18°C at 8am, climbing to 24°C at 2pm and settling at 21°C by 8pm. The city’s Saturday minimum is 15°C and the maximum 25°C.

Saws again forecasts 0mm of rain and a 0% probability of rain for Johannesburg on Saturday. Sunday will remain dry and clear, with early-morning temperatures of 18°C and a 2pm temperature of 22°C, a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 26°C. Winds are expected to remain light, reaching 9.26km/h on Sunday.

What this means for residents

For anyone planning outdoor activities in Gauteng this weekend, the forecast points to a period dominated by clear skies and dry conditions across the province.