Weather Update: What to expect for the rest of the week
South Africa is in for a crisp and mostly stable end to the week as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts fine weather conditions across the country, with isolated showers confined mainly to the east coast and colder air sweeping in from the interior.
On Thursday, no severe weather alerts have been issued. Most parts of the country will enjoy clear skies and calm conditions, with De Aar, Kimberley, and Bloemfontein under bright sunshine.
The only notable rainfall is expected along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, particularly around Durban and Richards Bay, where a 30% chance of light coastal showers is forecast.
Morning fog patches and low clouds will hug parts of Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga, but these are expected to clear as the day progresses. Light to moderate winds will accompany the day, with Cape Agulhas, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town seeing gusts of up to 30 km/h.
Friday, 13 June, will mark a distinct drop in temperatures across much of the country, ushering in colder daytime highs and chillier nights.
While skies will remain largely clear over the central interior, cold conditions will settle over Gauteng, North West, the Free State, and parts of the Northern Cape. Isolated rainfall is expected over the Western Cape, including Sutherland and Springbok, with a 40% chance of scattered showers.
The Eastern Cape interior remains dry but cool, while coastal winds will pick up pace around the Cape and south coast.
Saturday, 14 June, will continue the cold trend. Fine skies are expected to dominate the central parts, including Kimberley, De Aar and Bloemfontein, while most provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, experience cool daytime conditions and brisk breezes.
Scattered showers are expected again over parts of the Western and Eastern Cape, including Beaufort West and Graaff-Reinet, with a 40% chance of rainfall. Winds will intensify over the southern coastline, especially near East London and George, as winter fronts continue to stir the weather pattern.
With cooler air filtering in from the west and south, residents are urged to dress warmly and brace for a typical mid-June winter snap.
While conditions remain largely stable, isolated showers along the coasts and persistent inland cold could pose challenges for early risers and evening commuters.
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