Casablanca winds, Kinshasa downpour and a 35C day in Gaborone
Strong winds and rain hit Casablanca, Kinshasa faces a long, heavy spell of rain, and Gaborone tops out at a hot 35C. Elsewhere expect a mix of fog, sun and short showers.
Casablanca, Kinshasa and Gaborone are where the weather will be most noticeable today: Casablanca with rain and strong winds, Kinshasa with a long, heavy spell of rain, and Gaborone with a very hot, high-UV day.
Southern Africa
Cape Town: high 24C, low 15C; cloudy and dry, with wind mostly from the south-south-west, up to 21 km/h. A jacket for the morning commute and a cloth you can hang indoors for the washing.
Johannesburg: high 30C, low 16C; clear skies and a UV index up to 14. Wear light clothing and sunscreen for the peak sun.
Durban: high 26C, low 19C; fog early and wind mostly from the south-west, up to 31 km/h. Fog and a blustery sea breeze mean a slow start on the roads.
Gqeberha: high 24C, low 18C; clear skies and wind mostly from the west-south-west, up to 40 km/h. Hold on to hats and lightweight laundry - the wind will test them.
Windhoek: high 32C, low 19C; clear skies and a UV index up to 14. Expect a hot, sunny day; sunscreen and water are useful.
Gaborone: high 35C, low 17C; clear skies and a UV index up to 13. It will feel very hot - loose, light clothing and sun protection advised.
Harare: high 27C, low 15C; partly cloudy and dry. Comfortable warmth with some cloud through the day.
Lusaka: high 32C, low 21C; partly cloudy and a UV index up to 14. Warm with strong sun at times; sunscreen will help.
Maputo: high 30C, low 17C; clear skies and a UV index up to 13. A hot, sunny day - light clothes and sun protection recommended.
East Africa
Nairobi: high 26C, low 15C; heavy rain on and off for about 5 hours, about 11 mm in all. Take a waterproof for the commute and expect a wet few hours.
Kampala: high 26C, low 19C; light rain on and off for about 4 hours, about 1 mm in all. A brief wet spell - a small umbrella will do.
Kigali: high 26C, low 15C; heavy rain on and off for about 5 hours, about 5 mm in all. Rainwear and careful travel planning for those hours are sensible.
Dar es Salaam: high 32C, low 24C; light rain on and off for about 4 hours, about 3 mm in all. Warm and occasionally wet - light, quick-drying clothes are best.
Addis Ababa: high 23C, low 9C; light rain on and off for about 7 hours, about 4 mm in all. Cool nights and a long, light drizzle through the day.
West and Central Africa
Lagos: high 29C, low 25C; cloudy with rain on and off for about 2 hours, about 1 mm in all. Cloudy and a little wet - keep a small umbrella handy.
Abuja: high 32C, low 21C; fog and dry. Expect reduced visibility in the morning, then a warm day.
Accra: high 30C, low 24C; partly cloudy and dry. A typical warm, partly sunny day.
Dakar: high 31C, low 28C; clear skies and a north-north-west breeze up to 21 km/h. Warm and sunny with a steady breeze.
Kinshasa: high 28C, low 22C; heavy rain on and off for about 19 hours, about 33 mm in all. A long, wet day - waterproofs and plans for extended wet conditions are needed.
Luanda: high 30C, low 25C; cloudy and a west-south-west wind up to 27 km/h. Cloudy and breezy - secure light items outdoors.
North Africa
Cairo: high 25C, low 13C; clear skies and a north-north-east breeze up to 18 km/h. Sunny with a cool night - a light jacket for early morning.
Casablanca: high 26C, low 20C; rain on and off for about 10 hours, about 4 mm in all, and wind mostly from the south-west, up to 60 km/h. Rain and strong winds - sturdy umbrellas and caution on exposed routes are recommended.
Tunis: high 27C, low 17C; partly cloudy and dry. Mild and partly sunny through the day.
Sources
- Data from MET Norway, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, licensed CC BY 4.0
Source: MET Norway
