Here is how hot it will be in Gauteng this weekend

Gauteng residents can anticipate hot weather conditions this weekend, with temperatures reaching up to 34°C in Pretoria and a chance of showers and thundershowers in Johannesburg on Saturday, as reported by the South African Weather Service (Saws). Both cities will experience warm conditions on Sunday, with partly cloudy skies throughout.

In Pretoria, the maximum temperature will hit 34°C on both Saturday and Sunday, while minimum temperatures will be around 22°C. On Saturday, the city will begin mostly clear, with skies clearing up in the morning, transitioning to partly cloudy conditions in the afternoon, and remaining clear in the evening. Temperatures will climb from 23°C in the early hours to 26°C at 8am, peak at 30°C by 2pm, and dip slightly to 29°C by 8pm.

For Johannesburg, temperatures will be slightly cooler than Pretoria, but still warm overall. On Saturday, the city will start with partly cloudy skies, followed by clear skies in the morning. However, there is a chance of showers and thundershowers during the afternoon, with a 30% probability of rain and an expected rainfall accumulation of 3mm.

Temperatures will rise from 22°C at 2am to 24°C at 8am, peak at 28°C by 2pm, and decrease to 27°C in the evening. Conditions will clear up again by Saturday evening, with mostly clear skies expected by 8pm.

While both cities will endure hot weather, Johannesburg residents should prepare for the possibility of afternoon showers and thundershowers on Saturday. In contrast, Pretoria is forecast to remain dry throughout the weekend, with temperatures consistently reaching 34°C on both days. Johannesburg's maximum temperature is expected to decrease from 32°C on Saturday to 31°C on Sunday, while Pretoria's forecasted maximum will stay the same at 34°C.