Is it safe to be outside in Soweto today?
Mostly — but keep an eye on conditions in Soweto right now: Mind the air — Poor for sensitive people — asthma and older folks, take it easy outside. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.) It's about 22° (feels like 22°), no rain expected soon, and UV peaks around 8. Air quality is poor (European AQI 77). Fire danger is low (index 9).
Poor for sensitive people — asthma and older folks, take it easy outside. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.)
Updated 12:45, 11 Sep (SAST) · live weather for Soweto
- 22°now
- 22°feels like
- 2 km/hwind
- 31%humidity
- UV 8peak today
- AQI 77air
- FDI 9fire danger
Today in Soweto
- Air quality AQI 77Poor for sensitive people — asthma and older folks, take it easy outside. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.)
- UV & sun UV 8High UV around midday — a bit of sunscreen goes a long way.
- Fire danger FDI 9Low fire danger — the veld isn’t dangerously dry today.
Next 7 days
- Fri10° / 22°UV 8
- Sat12° / 22°UV 8
- Sun11° / 23°UV 8
- Mon12° / 23°UV 7
- Tue12° / 21°UV 8
- Wed11° / 24°UV 8
- Thu13° / 22°UV 8
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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Common questions
Is it safe to be outside in Soweto right now?
Mostly — but keep an eye on conditions in Soweto right now: Mind the air — Poor for sensitive people — asthma and older folks, take it easy outside. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.) It's about 22° (feels like 22°), no rain expected soon, and UV peaks around 8. Air quality is poor (European AQI 77). Fire danger is low (index 9).
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 22° in Soweto right now, feeling like 22°, with a high near 22° and a low near 10°.
Is the UV high in Soweto today?
Today's UV in Soweto peaks around 8 (very high) — wear sunscreen and a hat around midday.
What is the fire danger in Soweto today?
Fire danger in Soweto is low right now, at a fire-danger index of 9. The veld is not dangerously dry today. The nearest satellite fire detection is about 62 km south of Soweto, 10 hours ago.
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.