Weather: Rain and showers on the cards for KZN on Friday
Here is what the weather has in store for KZN, the Free State, and the North West on Friday 23 October 2026.
Extremely high fire danger conditions will affect Mahikeng and Ratlou local municipalities in North West, increasing the risk of veld fires.
KWAZULU-NATAL
Morning fog over the interior, otherwise cloudy and warm with isolated showers and rain.
The wind along the coast will be moderate southerly to south-easterly.
The UVB sunburn is going to be moderate.
DURBAN
Durban is going to be cloudy with isolated showers and rain.
Moderate winds will blow from the south to south-east.
Temperatures will range from 19°C to 23°C.
The UVB sunburn index is going to be moderate.
FREE STATE
Free State should expect morning fog patches in the extreme east, otherwise fine and warm to hot
BLOEMFONTEIN
Bloemfontein is going to be fine.
Temperatures will range from a minimum of 10°C to a maximum of 27°C.
NORTH WEST
North West is going to be fine, windy and hot
MAHIKENG
Mahikeng is going to be fine.
Temperatures will range from a minimum of 13°C. to a maximum of 33°C.
Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service.
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