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Cape Town weekend forecast: Rain before skies clear

The weekend forecast therefore points to a cooler and wetter Saturday, followed by a dry and clearer Sunday

Cape Town weekend forecast: Rain before skies clear

Cape Town residents should brace for a rainy start to the weekend, followed by clearing skies by Sunday. The South African Weather Service anticipates cool temperatures ranging from 12°C to 19°C on Saturday, with rain showers beginning in the morning and continuing throughout the day. Light rain is expected to start around 8am, with temperatures rising to 15°C by midday.

The precipitation will persist into the evening, with temperatures dropping back to approximately 14°C. There is a 30% chance of rain, amounting to 10mm for the day. Humidity levels will hover between 75% and 85%, while southerly winds will strengthen from 9.26km/h early in the morning to 18.52km/h by the afternoon and evening.

Conditions are expected to improve significantly on Sunday. The weather service predicts a shift to partly cloudy skies early in the day, giving way to clear skies by the afternoon. Morning temperatures will begin around 12°C and peak at 15°C later in the day. No rainfall is forecasted, with a 0% probability and an expected rainfall amount of 0mm.

Humidity will range between 60% and 80% during the day, with southerly winds continuing to blow. The strongest gusts are anticipated around 2pm, reaching 27.78km/h. By Sunday evening, temperatures are forecast to fall to about 12°C, with clear skies persisting.

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