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Is it safe to be outside in Soweto today?

Take care being outside in Soweto right now: Mind the air — If you’re sensitive, keep outdoor time short and windows closed where you can. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.) It's about 11° (feels like 8°), no rain expected soon, and UV peaks around 6. Air quality is very poor (European AQI 85).

Mind the air

If you’re sensitive, keep outdoor time short and windows closed where you can. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.)

Updated 23:15, 27 Jul (SAST) · live weather for Soweto

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Weather in Soweto

Soweto sits high on the Highveld, where summer afternoons often build into sharp thunderstorms with lightning and sometimes hail, while winter days stay dry and sunny with cold, frosty nights. Soweto shares Joburg's high-altitude weather — the same sharp summer storms and crisp, cold winter mornings.

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Is it safe to be outside in Soweto right now?

Take care being outside in Soweto right now: Mind the air — If you’re sensitive, keep outdoor time short and windows closed where you can. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.) It's about 11° (feels like 8°), no rain expected soon, and UV peaks around 6. Air quality is very poor (European AQI 85).

Will it rain in Soweto today?

No rain is expected in Soweto in the next few hours. The 7-day outlook shows what's coming.

How hot is it in Soweto today?

It's about 11° in Soweto right now, feeling like 8°, with a high near 19° and a low near 7°.

Is the UV high in Soweto today?

Today's UV in Soweto peaks around 6 (high) — wear sunscreen and a hat around midday.

Overhead is a free guide built on live open weather data from Open-Meteo. It is advisory only — for official warnings and emergencies, follow the South African Weather Service.