By Mapaballo Borotho

- Gauteng is expected to experience a sharp change in weather this week, with temperatures dropping from Tuesday.
- Wednesday is forecast to be the coldest day of the week, with Johannesburg reaching a maximum of just 9°C.
- The chilly conditions are expected to ease from Thursday, with temperatures gradually climbing towards the weekend.
After a warm weekend, Gauteng residents may want to keep their jerseys, jackets and blankets close as a cold front is expected to move into the province this week.
Early weather forecasts suggest that temperatures will drop significantly from Tuesday, 29 September 2026, bringing chilly conditions across the province.
Tuesday is expected to see temperatures fall into the low teens, with a 30% chance of rain. Johannesburg is forecast to reach a maximum of just 14°C.
But Wednesday could be the real shock to the system.
The day is expected to be the coldest of the week in Gauteng, with Johannesburg forecast to reach a maximum of only 9°C.
In Pretoria, rain is forecast for Wednesday, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 12°C.
If you have plans midweek, you might want to dress accordingly, especially if you’re heading out early in the morning or returning home late in the evening.
The good news is that the cold front is expected to move out of Gauteng from Thursday, with temperatures gradually recovering.
By Saturday, some parts of the province could see temperatures climb back towards 20°C.
For now, though, Gauteng residents may want to enjoy those last few warm moments and get the winter layers ready for Wednesday.
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