Wet weekend ahead for Cape Town as temperatures dip

The weekend forecast points to a combination of rain, cloud cover, cooler temperatures and stronger afternoon winds across Cape Town Cape Town residents can expect a wet and cooler weekend, with rain and showers forecast for Saturday and Sunday, according to the South African Weather Service (Saws). Saws forecasts a minimum temperature of 14°C and a maximum of 18°C on Saturday, with a 60% chance of rain and an expected rainfall total of 3mm. Rain and cloudy conditions on Saturday Saturday will start with slight rain during the early hours, with Saws forecasting a temperature of 16°C at 2am and 8am. Conditions are expected to remain cloudy around 2pm before becoming partly cloudy in the evening. Saws forecasts south-westerly winds in the early part of the day, shifting to a south-south-easterly direction from the afternoon. Wind speeds are expected to increase during the day, reaching 18.52km/h in the afternoon and 27.78km/h by 8pm. The weather service forecasts temperatures to fall to 14°C by Saturday evening. According to Saws, Saturday will record a “Minimum Temperature 14 °C” and a “Maximum Temperature 18 °C”, while the “Rain Probability” stands at 60%. Humidity will remain relatively high throughout the day, ranging between 80% and 90%. Sunday brings more showers Sunday is expected to be cooler, with rain showers forecast during the day. Saws puts Sunday’s minimum temperature at 12°C and the maximum at 15°C, with a 30% probability of rain and an expected rainfall amount of 3mm. The forecast indicates a temperature of 13°C at 8am, while the evening temperature is expected to reach 14°C. Winds will blow from the south-south-east at 27.78km/h in the morning before shifting to a southerly direction at 18.52km/h in the evening. Saws forecasts humidity at 80% in the morning and 70% by the evening. The weather service lists Sunday’s conditions as “Rain showers”, with the overall forecast indicating a cooler day than Saturday. Residents urged to prepare for wet weather The weekend forecast points to a combination of rain, cloud cover, cooler temperatures, and stronger afternoon winds across Cape Town. Saturday is expected to be the warmer of the two days, with temperatures reaching 18°C, while Sunday could see the mercury drop to a low of 12°C. Residents planning outdoor activities should therefore prepare for wet conditions, particularly as both days carry a forecast for rainfall.