Will Cape Town’s weather be cool or cloudy this weekend?

Cape Town residents can expect a cool and cloudy start to the weekend, with light showers on Saturday before conditions clear up on Sunday, according to the South African Weather Service (Saws).

Saturday: Cloudy with light rain

The weather service forecast that Saturday will be “cloudy and cool with a 30% chance of showers and rain, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon”.

The maximum temperature is expected to reach 19°C between 1pm and 2pm, while the minimum of 14°C will occur after 11pm.

“The temperature range will feel like 11°C to 16°C,” the weather service said, adding that “wind will make it feel cooler than the actual temperature.”

Winds are expected to blow between 7km/h and 19km/h, with gusts reaching up to 39km/h.

The moderate wind and lower temperatures could make outdoor conditions feel particularly brisk in the morning.

Sunday: Fine and cool conditions

By Sunday, the weather is expected to improve significantly. The weather service said that conditions would be “fine and cool” with a maximum of 21°C and a minimum of 11°C.

Sunday’s low will occur between 4am and 5am, and the high is expected between 2pm and 3pm.

The “temperature range will feel like 10°C to 20°C,” the weather service said, noting that wind will continue to make it feel slightly cooler throughout the day.

Humidity levels on Sunday are expected to average 65%, with a dew point between 8°C and 10°C.

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Cool weekend ahead

The combination of moderate winds and mild temperatures means the Mother City will enjoy a cool, comfortable weekend overall, though residents should keep umbrellas handy on Saturday morning.

Conditions will gradually clear as the weekend progresses, with fine, cool weather dominating by Sunday afternoon.

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