Key Takeaways
- Weather forecast for South Africa’s nine provinces, including temperature, UVB forecast, and weather conditions
- Gauteng is expected to be cloudy and warm with widespread showers and thundershowers, while Mpumalanga will be cloudy and cool to warm with scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers
- Limpopo will experience morning fog patches along the escarpment, otherwise cloudy and warm to hot with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers
- Weather alerts and warnings include severe thunderstorms leading to flooding and damage to infrastructure, as well as extremely high fire danger conditions in certain areas
- The Western Cape is expected to be fine in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot, with a very high UVB Sunburn Index
Introduction to South Africa’s Weather
South Africa’s diverse climate and geography make it a challenging task to predict the weather, but with the help of the South African Weather Service, we can get a better understanding of what to expect. The country’s nine provinces will experience a range of weather conditions, from cloudy and warm to hot and sunny. In this article, we will explore the weather forecast for each province, including temperature, UVB forecast, and weather conditions.
Gauteng’s Weather Forecast
Gauteng, the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, is expected to be cloudy and warm with widespread showers and thundershowers. The expected UVB Sunburn Index is low, making it a good day to venture outdoors without worrying about sunburn. Gauteng is not only the smallest province but also the most populous, with an estimated 16 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. The administrative capital of the province is Johannesburg, situated at 25°44′46″S 28°11′17″E.
Mpumalanga’s Weather Forecast
Mpumalanga, the second smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, will experience cloudy and cool to warm weather with scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers. The province is the sixth most populous, with an estimated 4.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. The capital and largest city in the province is Mbombela, situated at 25°27′57″S 30°59′07″E. Mpumalanga is known for its natural beauty, with the Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon being two of its most popular tourist attractions.
Limpopo’s Weather Forecast
Limpopo, the fifth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, will experience morning fog patches along the escarpment, otherwise cloudy and warm to hot with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers. The province is the fifth most populous, with an estimated 5.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane, situated at 23°54′00″S 29°27′00″E. Limpopo is known for its rich cultural heritage, with the Mapungubwe National Park and the Venda people being two of its most notable attractions.
North West’s Weather Forecast
The North West province will experience fog patches in the east at first, otherwise cloudy, windy, and warm to hot, with widespread showers and thundershowers. The province is the sixth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 104 882 square kilometers. The North West is the seventh most populous province, with an estimated 4.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. The capital city is Mahikeng, situated at 25°51′56″S 25°38′37″E.
Free State’s Weather Forecast
The Free State province will experience fog patches in the east at first, otherwise cloudy, windy, and cool to warm, with widespread showers and thundershowers. The province is the third largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 129 825 square kilometers. The Free State is the second smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 2.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. The capital city is Bloemfontein, situated at 29°07′S 26°13′E.
Northern Cape’s Weather Forecast
The Northern Cape province will experience morning fog along the coast, otherwise partly cloudy, windy, and warm to hot, with isolated showers and thundershowers. The province is the largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 372 889 square kilometers. The Northern Cape is the smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 1.3 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. The capital city is Kimberley, situated at 28°44′18″S 24°45′50″E.
Western Cape’s Weather Forecast
The Western Cape province will experience fine weather in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot, but cloudy and cool along the south coast with isolated morning showers and rain. The expected UVB Sunburn Index is very high, making it essential to take precautions against sunburn. The province is the fourth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 129 449 square kilometers. The Western Cape is the third most populous province, with an estimated 7.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. The capital city is Cape Town, situated at 33°55′31″S 18°25′26″E.
Eastern Cape’s Weather Forecast
The Eastern Cape province will experience cloudy weather with morning showers along the coast and adjacent interior, otherwise partly cloudy and warm with isolated thundershowers in places over the interior by late afternoon. The province is the second largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 168 966 square kilometers. The Eastern Cape is the fourth most populous province, with an estimated 6.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. The capital city is Bhisho, situated at 32°50′58″S 27°26′17″E.
KwaZulu-Natal’s Weather Forecast
KwaZulu-Natal province will experience morning fog patches in places over the interior, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers. The expected UVB Sunburn Index is high, making it essential to take precautions against sunburn. The province is the seventh largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 94 361 square kilometers. KwaZulu-Natal is the second most populous province, with an estimated 11.5 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. The capital city is Pietermaritzburg, situated at 29°37′S 30°23′E.
Weather Alerts and Warnings
The South African Weather Service has issued several weather alerts and warnings, including severe thunderstorms leading to flooding and damage to infrastructure. An Orange Level 5 warning has been issued for the eastern parts of the Free State, eastern parts of the North West, Gauteng, western parts of Limpopo, as well as the Highveld of Mpumalanga. A Yellow Level 2 warning has been issued for the extreme north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape, western parts of both the Free State and North West, the western parts of KwaZulu-Natal, as well as along the escarpment of both Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Additionally, extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Dawid Kruiper and Kai Garib municipalities of the Northern Cape, as well as the West Coast district of the Western Cape.