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No rain on the cards for Gauteng this weekend

Gauteng residents can expect a dry and mostly clear weekend, with temperatures reaching 28°C in Pretoria and 26°C in Johannesburg.

No rain on the cards for Gauteng this weekend

The South African Weather Service (Saws) predicts clear skies and no rain for Gauteng this weekend, including in Pretoria and Johannesburg. Both cities have a 0% chance of rain on both Saturday and Sunday. During the day, temperatures will be in the mid-to-high 20s.

In Pretoria, Saturday is expected to start around 19°C at 2am and 8am, with temperatures rising to 27°C by 2pm before dropping back to 23°C by 8pm. Daytime temperatures will range between 16°C and 28°C. Sunday will remain similarly dry and warm, with temperatures ranging from a low of 17°C to a high of 28°C.

Johannesburg's forecast is slightly cooler. Saturday is expected to begin at 17°C at 2am and 18°C at 8am, climbing to 24°C by 2pm and falling to 21°C by 8pm. Daytime temperatures will range from 15°C to 25°C. Sunday will also be dry and clear, with temperatures starting at 18°C in the morning and reaching 22°C by 2pm, with a low of 15°C and a high of 26°C.

Winds are expected to be light throughout the weekend, with Johannesburg experiencing around 9.26km/h on Sunday. The weather bureau has forecast 0mm of rain and a 0% probability of rain for both days in both cities.

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