POLOKWANE – Polokwane can look forward to a stretch of pleasant, sun-filled days this week, with temperatures climbing steadily before a cooler, wetter spell moves in over the weekend, according to AccuWeather.

A mild start before the mercury climbs

The week kicks off on a breezy note, with Monday clearing into a mild and mostly sunny day, reaching 24°C before dipping to 13°C overnight.

Tuesday will be brighter still, with clear skies pushing the mercury up to 29°C, before cooling down to 13°C after dark.

The peak of the week’s warmth

Midweek brings the hottest conditions of the forecast, as Wednesday turns notably warm with hazy sunshine and a high of 32°C, easing back to 16°C once the sun sets.

Thursday sees a slight dip in temperature to 29°C, though hazy skies and a touch of breeziness will keep things lively, with the mercury falling to 15°C overnight.

Calm skies before the weekend shift

By Friday, conditions settle into a pleasant, sunny pattern once more, with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C to close out the working week.

A wetter, cooler turn for the weekend

The weekend, however, brings a change in the weather.

Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud, along with gusty conditions and a brief afternoon shower, as temperatures reach 26°C by day and drop to a cooler 12°C at night.

Sunday continues the unsettled trend, with light morning showers giving way to partly sunny skies later on. Daytime temperatures will hold at 26°C, while overnight lows drop further to 9°C – the coldest night of the week.

Sunshine wraps up the forecast

The outlook clears again by Monday, September 21, with abundant sunshine returning and no rain expected. Temperatures will settle at a comfortable 26°C during the day, dropping to 10°C overnight.