Potchefstroom Weather Conditions
Current Temperature Level
Potchefstroom Weather Conditions
Current Temperature Level
Feels Like 11°C
Chances of Rain1%
14°1%9 AM17°1%10 AM19°0%11 AM21°0%12 PM23°0%1 PM24°0%2 PM25°0%3 PM26°0%4 PM25°0%5 PM24°0%6 PM
20°0%7 PM18°0%8 PM18°0%9 PM17°0%10 PM16°0%11 PM16°0%12 AM15°1%1 AM15°1%2 AM
15°1%3 AM14°1%4 AM14°1%5 AM14°1%6 AM13°1%7 AM13°1%It is likely to be sunny; sun protection may help.
Last Updated: 2026-08-18 08:30 (Local Time)
173°S
Direction
3.6km/h
Wind Speed
Gust Speed
3m/s
Precipitation
Precipitation
0mm
Pressure
1026mb
UV Index
0.9Low
Today
17
°C
25%Wednesday
19
°C25%Thursday
20
°C24%Friday
20
°C26%Saturday
21
°C27%Sunday
17
°C17%Monday
18
°C23%Tuesday
19
°C23%Wednesday
17
°C30%Thursday
17
°C30%Sunny
Clear Sky with temperature at 17 °C and humidity will be at 25% with 9.4 km/h winds.26°C / 11°C
Humi.25 %
Prec.0 mm
Sunrise
06:38 AM11hrs 15min
Sunset
05:53 PMTime
Condition
Temp
Humidity
UV
Wind Speed & Dir.
12 AM
Clear
13 °C
31 %
0
2.2 kmph / SSW
Clear
Feels 11 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
1 AM
Clear
13 °C
32 %
0
1.8 kmph / SW
ClearFeels 10 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
2 AM
Clear
13 °C
33 %
0
2.2 kmph / SW
ClearFeels 10 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
3 AM
Clear
12 °C
34 %
0
2.2 kmph / SSE
ClearFeels 9 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
4 AM
Clear
12 °C
35 %
0
2.2 kmph / SE
ClearFeels 9 °C
Cover 2 %
Visibility 10 km
5 AM
Clear
11 °C
36 %
0
2.2 kmph / ESE
ClearFeels 8 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 10 km
6 AM
Clear
11 °C
36 %
0
1.4 kmph / ESE
ClearFeels 8 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 10 km
7 AM
Sunny
11 °C
37 %
0
1.8 kmph / SE
SunnyFeels 8 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 10 km
8 AM
Sunny
14 °C
32 %
0.9
3.6 kmph / S
SunnyFeels 11 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 10 km
9 AM
Sunny
17 °C
26 %
2.5
4.7 kmph / SSE
SunnyFeels 13 °C
Cover 5 %
Visibility 10 km
10 AM
Sunny
19 °C
21 %
4.7
6.1 kmph / SSE
SunnyFeels 16 °C
Cover 2 %
Visibility 10 km
11 AM
Sunny
21 °C
18 %
6.8
7.9 kmph / SSE
SunnyFeels 17 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
12 PM
Sunny
23 °C
16 %
7.8
7.9 kmph / SSE
SunnyFeels 19 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
1 PM
Sunny
24 °C
14 %
7.4
8.3 kmph / S
SunnyFeels 20 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
2 PM
Sunny
25 °C
13 %
5.7
9 kmph / S
SunnyFeels 21 °C
Cover 3 %
Visibility 10 km
3 PM
Sunny
26 °C
13 %
3.4
9.4 kmph / S
SunnyFeels 21 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
4 PM
Sunny
25 °C
13 %
1.4
9 kmph / S
SunnyFeels 21 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
5 PM
Sunny
24 °C
17 %
0.3
8.3 kmph / S
SunnyFeels 20 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
6 PM
Clear
20 °C
21 %
0
7.6 kmph / SSE
ClearFeels 16 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
7 PM
Clear
18 °C
23 %
0
5 kmph / SE
ClearFeels 15 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
8 PM
Clear
18 °C
25 %
0
3.2 kmph / SE
ClearFeels 15 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
9 PM
Clear
17 °C
26 %
0
1.1 kmph / SE
ClearFeels 14 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
10 PM
Clear
16 °C
27 %
0
1.1 kmph / SSE
ClearFeels 14 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
11 PM
Clear
16 °C
27 %
0
0.7 kmph / NE
ClearFeels 13 °C
Cover 0 %
Visibility 10 km
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No. of days:
Sunny
21
Cloudy
2
Rainy
5
Snowy
0
The monthly weather averages in Potchefstroom consist of 21 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, 5 rainy days, and 0 snowy days.
Potchefstroom's Locations Weather Conditions
South Africa's Hottest Cities - August 2026
1.
Ulundi, Kwazulu Natal
21 °C
Sunny
68%
0.9
24.8 kmph / WSW
2.
Emuziwezinto, Kwazulu Natal
19 °C
Cloudy
80%
0.7
44.6 kmph / SW
3.
Ubombo, KwaZulu Natal
18 °C
Sunny
57%
1.1
8.6 kmph / NNW
4.
Amandelbult Mine Town, Limpopo
18 °C
Sunny
24%
0.9
3.6 kmph / SE
5.
East London, Eastern Cape
17 °C
Overcast
74%
0.6
18.7 kmph / WSW
6.
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
17 °C
Sunny
46%
1.2
5 kmph / W
7.
Durban, KwaZulu Natal
17 °C
Partly Cloudy
82%
0.8
4.3 kmph / S
8.
eManzimtoti, KwaZulu Natal
17 °C
Partly Cloudy
82%
0.8
4.3 kmph / S
9.
Brits, North West
16 °C
Smoky haze
28%
0.9
6.5 kmph / S
10.
Polokwane, Limpopo
16 °C
Sunny
34%
1.1
3.6 kmph / S
Last Updated: 18 Aug 2026, 06:47 AM
City Weather RankingsFAQs About Potchefstroom Weather Conditions
1. What is the current temperature in Potchefstroom today - 18 August 2026?
1. What is the current temperature in Potchefstroom today - 18 August 2026?
The current temperature in Potchefstroom is 14°C, with a feels-like temperature of 11°C. Today's forecast shows a high of 26°C and a low of 11°C, giving a 15 degree swing through the day as of 08:30 AM 18 August 2026.
2. What are the current weather parameters in Potchefstroom today?
2. What are the current weather parameters in Potchefstroom today?
Here is a complete overview of Potchefstroom's current weather conditions as of 08:30 AM 18 August 2026: Condition : Sunny Temperature : 14°C Cool (Feels like 11°C) Humidity : 32% Wind Speed : 3.6 km/h from S (173 degrees), Gust 3 m/s UV Index : 0.9 (Low Air Pressure : 1026 mb Cloud Cover : 5% Visibility : 10 km Precipitation : 0 mm (0% chance of rain)
3. What is the 10-day weather forecast for Potchefstroom from 08:30 AM 18 August 2026?
3. What is the 10-day weather forecast for Potchefstroom from 08:30 AM 18 August 2026?
From 08:30 AM 18 August 2026, Potchefstroom's 10-day forecast shows this trend: Today (Aug. 18) : Temp. 17°C, Hum. 25% and Sunny condition. Wednesday (Aug. 19) : Temp. 19°C, Hum. 25% and Sunny condition. Thursday (Aug. 20) : Temp. 20°C, Hum. 24% and Sunny condition. Friday (Aug. 21) : Temp. 20°C, Hum. 26% and Overcast condition. Saturday (Aug. 22) : Temp. 21°C, Hum. 27% and Overcast condition. Sunday (Aug. 23) : Temp. 17°C, Hum. 17% and Sunny condition. Monday (Aug. 24) : Temp. 18°C, Hum. 23% and Sunny condition. Tuesday (Aug. 25) : Temp. 19°C, Hum. 23% and Sunny condition. Wednesday (Aug. 26) : Temp. 17°C, Hum. 30% and Rain Possible condition. Thursday (Aug. 27) : Temp. 17°C, Hum. 30% and Rain Possible condition.
4. Will it rain in Potchefstroom today?
4. Will it rain in Potchefstroom today?
As of 08:30 AM 18 August 2026, there is a 1% chance of rainfall in Potchefstroom later today around 2026-08-18 09:00. Current precipitation is 0 mm. Residents are advised to carry an umbrella before heading out.
5. What is the monthly weather forecast for Potchefstroom in August 2026?
5. What is the monthly weather forecast for Potchefstroom in August 2026?
August 2026 in Potchefstroom is forecast to have 21 sunny days, 5 rainy days, 2 cloudy days, and 0 snowy days. Temperatures for the month range from lows around 4°C to highs of 31°C.
6. How does the weather in Potchefstroom affect air quality?
6. How does the weather in Potchefstroom affect air quality?
Weather directly impacts air quality in Potchefstroom. Calm winds, high humidity, fog, and high pressure trap pollutants near the ground, worsening AQI. Strong winds, rainfall, and low pressure help disperse them. Rising temperatures and UV levels intensify ozone and smog formation, while poor visibility signals elevated particulate matter. Monitoring weather alongside AQI gives the clearest picture of outdoor safety.
