South Africa started off the week with a welcome period of mild winter sunshine, with sunny skies and pleasant conditions dominating across the country. But the South African Weather Service has warned that these conditions will soon become stormy again, as meteorologists track an approaching cold front.
Cold front on the move
From today (1 July) onwards, the weather story takes a turn as a significant cold front begins its march inland from the Atlantic Ocean. The Western Cape will bear the first impact of this system, with increasing cloud cover signaling the end of the sunny spell.
By Wednesday 2 July, the cold front is forecast to reach its peak intensity. The Western and Southern Cape will experience the most dramatic shift from the week’s sunny beginning, with scattered showers becoming increasingly likely.
While the cold front dominates the southern regions, other parts of the country will experience a more gradual transition:
- Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo will maintain mostly fine but increasingly cold conditions
- North eastern areas face only a 10% chance of light rain or drizzle
- Morning fog patches may develop in low-lying areas, requiring extra caution for early commuters
The Indian Ocean coastline, including Durban and Richards Bay, will experience cool and windy conditions from Tuesday, with possible isolated showers midweek and sustained winds of up to 40 km/h.
Todays weather outlook:
PRETORIA:
Fine and cool.
Minimum/Maximum: 04/19
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High
JOHANNESBURG:
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 04/18
VEREENIGING:
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 04/18
MBOMBELA:
Partly cloudy.
Minimum/Maximum: 06/22
POLOKWANE:
Partly cloudy at first, otherwise fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 04/18
MAHIKENG:
Fine becoming partly cloudy and windy.
Minimum/Maximum: 04/20
VRYBURG:
Fine becoming partly cloudy and windy.
Minimum/Maximum: 03/20
BLOEMFONTEIN:
Fine and windy.
Minimum/Maximum: 00/19
KIMBERLEY:
Fine becoming partly cloudy and windy.
Minimum/Maximum: 07/21
UPINGTON:
Fine and windy.
Minimum/Maximum: 05/22
CAPE TOWN:
Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy with light evening rain.
Wind: Moderate northerly to north-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum: 12/17
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Low
GEORGE:
Fine, becoming partly cloudy from the afternoon.
Wind: Light to moderate northerly to north-westerly, becoming
light to moderate south-westerly from late afternoon.
Minimum/Maximum: 08/25
GQEBERHA:
Fine.
Wind: Light to moderate northerly
Minimum/Maximum: 08/26
EAST LONDON:
Fine.
Wind: Light to moderate north easterly
Minimum/Maximum: 13/25
DURBAN:
Partly cloudy in the morning, otherwise fine.
Wind: Light north-westerly in the morning, otherwise moderate
to fresh north-easterly.
Minimum/Maximum: 10/24
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High
RICHARDS BAY:
Partly cloudy in the morning, otherwise fine.
Wind: Moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly.
Minimum/Maximum: 13/25
PIETERMARITZBURG:
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 04/23
