Sunny Gauteng day ahead with mild afternoon warmth
'The mornings are still reminding us that winter is not totally going away,' said Joel Guy, a forecaster. Pretoria saw a slightly warmer start at 8°C, but the winter chill was still noticeable for early commuters.
Residents can look forward to a sunny day in Gauteng, with Johannesburg reaching 18°C, Springs 19°C, and Pretoria a comfortable 21°C.
'Later in the day we will see partly cloudy skies developing over the eastern areas of the province,' Guy noted.
These changes will bring a cooler evening, though no significant rainfall is expected.
Neighbouring Limpopo and Mpumalanga experienced a cooler-than-usual morning, with some towns in the upper teens by midday.
'We're seeing a mix of winter-like mornings and warmer afternoons, which will continue for a few days.'
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