Heavy rain for Nairobi; heat and high UV from Gaborone to Johannesburg
Nairobi faces the wettest day with about 19 mm of rain on and off. Elsewhere expect hot, sunny days and very high UV - Gaborone reaches 35C and several cities see a UV index up to 14.
Nairobi is the weather story this morning: heavy rain on and off for about 5 hours, about 19 mm in all, with a high of 24C and a low of 14C. Expect a wet commute and bring an umbrella; puddles are likely.
Southern Africa
Cape Town: clear skies, high 23C, low 14C; wind up to 30 km/h from the south-south-east and a UV index up to 12 under the clear sky. A breezy, sunny day - sunscreen for mid-day and a light jacket for the coast.
Johannesburg: clear skies, high 32C, low 17C; wind up to 19 km/h from the south-south-west and a UV index up to 14. Hot and very sunny - a hat and sunscreen will help if you are outdoors.
Durban: light rain, high 26C, low 21C; rain on and off for about 10 hours totalling about 2 mm, with wind up to 28 km/h from the north-north-east and a UV index up to 11 under clear spells. Expect drizzle between brighter breaks and a damp commute.
Gqeberha: mostly clear, high 21C, low 18C; dry but windy, with gusts up to 37 km/h from the south-west and a UV index up to 12. Windy coastal conditions - secure loose items and a windproof layer for the walk to work.
Windhoek: mostly clear, high 34C, low 18C; a brief shower on and off for about 2 hours totalling about 1 mm, with wind up to 22 km/h from the west-north-west and a UV index up to 14. Very warm and mostly dry - light clothing and sun protection recommended.
Gaborone: clear skies, high 35C, low 22C; dry, wind up to 20 km/h from the north-east and a UV index up to 14. The hottest day on the map - stay hydrated and use strong sunscreen if you are outside.
Harare: partly cloudy, high 30C, low 18C; dry with wind up to 18 km/h from the north-east and a UV index up to 14. Warm and sunny through the day - sunscreen advised.
Lusaka: partly cloudy, high 33C, low 22C; dry with wind up to 13 km/h from the east-north-east and a UV index up to 14. Hot conditions; light clothes and sun protection will make the day easier.
Maputo: partly cloudy, high 32C, low 21C; dry with wind up to 22 km/h from the north-east and a UV index up to 12. Warm and humid-feeling at times - a good day for quick-drying fabrics if you hang washing out.
East Africa
Nairobi: heavy rain, high 24C, low 14C; rain on and off for about 5 hours totalling about 19 mm, wind up to 14 km/h from the east and a UV index up to 13 under clearer spells. Expect a wet morning and late showers, so plan for a slow commute and waterproofs.
Kampala: heavy rain, high 25C, low 18C; rain on and off for about 7 hours totalling about 9 mm, wind up to 14 km/h from the north-east and a UV index up to 12. Wet stretches through the day - take an umbrella for errands.
Kigali: heavy rain, high 23C, low 16C; rain on and off for about 12 hours totalling about 9 mm, wind up to 10 km/h from the north-west and a UV index up to 14. A long, rainy day - expect damp roads and umbrellas needed.
Dar es Salaam: heavy rain, high 30C, low 25C; rain on and off for about 9 hours totalling about 5 mm, wind up to 18 km/h from the east and a UV index up to 12. Warm with periods of rain - keep light rainwear handy between brighter spells.
Addis Ababa: light rain, high 20C, low 11C; rain on and off for about 5 hours totalling about 1 mm, wind up to 18 km/h from the east-south-east and a UV index up to 12. Cool and showery - a jacket and umbrella are sensible.
West and Central Africa
Lagos: rain, high 30C, low 26C; rain on and off for about 7 hours totalling about 3 mm, wind up to 17 km/h from the south-south-west and a UV index up to 10. Expect wet periods through the day and muggy conditions.
Abuja: partly cloudy, high 31C, low 22C; dry with wind up to 10 km/h from the west and a UV index up to 10. Warm and dry - a typical sunny day.
Accra: mostly clear, high 30C, low 24C; dry with wind up to 20 km/h from the south-south-west and a UV index up to 11. Sunny and warm - light clothes will do, and a hat helps at mid-day.
Dakar: clear skies, high 31C, low 28C; dry with wind up to 30 km/h from the north and a UV index up to 10. Very warm and quite breezy - expect salty coastal gusts and keep a lightweight layer for the evening.
Kinshasa: partly cloudy, high 30C, low 22C; a short shower on and off for about 2 hours totalling about 1 mm, wind up to 11 km/h from the north-west and a UV index up to 13. Mostly warm with a brief shower possible - a quick-dry shirt will be useful.
Luanda: clear skies, high 30C, low 25C; dry with wind up to 27 km/h from the west-south-west and a UV index up to 12. Sunny and blustery - secure light items outdoors and use sun protection.
North Africa
Cairo: clear skies, high 27C, low 16C; dry with wind up to 15 km/h from the north-east and a UV index up to 4. Pleasant and mostly calm - moderate sun protection is fine for short periods outside.
Casablanca: light rain, high 22C, low 17C; rain on and off for about 3 hours totalling about 1 mm, wind up to 25 km/h from the west and a UV index up to 4. A cool, showery day with noticeable wind - a raincoat and a windproof jacket are handy.
Tunis: clear skies, high 26C, low 17C; dry with wind up to 20 km/h from the west-south-west and a UV index up to 3. Mild and sunny - a pleasant day for being outdoors.
Sources
- Data from MET Norway, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, licensed CC BY 4.0
Source: MET Norway
