What will the weather be tomorrow? Expect isolated rain and coastal warnings in South Africa
South Africans can expect a mixed weather day this Thursday, with fine and warm conditions in the northeast, while isolated to scattered rain and showers are forecast over the central and southwestern regions. A Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging waves has been issued for the Western Cape and parts of the Northern Cape coastline, valid from 17 to 18 July.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect across the provinces:
Gauteng
Johannesburg: A warm, sunny day is expected with a high of 23°C and a low of 6°C. Winds will be light with no rainfall expected.
Pretoria: Mild and pleasant conditions with clear skies. High of 22°C, low of 6°C.
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban: Warm and humid with a high of 29°C. A cooler evening low of 14°C. Mainly clear with light coastal winds.
Pietermaritzburg: Warm and dry with no rain expected.
Western Cape
Cape Town: A high of 17°C with a low of 12°C. Scattered showers and strong coastal winds expected.⚠️ Yellow Level 2 Warning: Damaging waves along the west and south coast.
George: Cloudy with intermittent rain and strong onshore winds.
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha: Showers expected, especially later in the day. High of 21°C, low of 10°C.
East London: Warmer at 22°C, with cloud build-up and isolated showers possible by evening.
Mthatha: Partly cloudy and cool.
Mpumalanga
Mbombela: Fine and dry with a mild high of ~22°C (estimate). No rain expected.
Secunda: Clear and warm, with cold morning temperatures.
Limpopo
Polokwane: Mostly sunny and warm, high of 22°C and low of 10°C. No rain expected.
Thohoyandou: Dry and warm day anticipated.
Free State
Bloemfontein: Cold morning with a low of 3°C, warming to 22°C by midday. Mostly clear skies.
North West
Mahikeng & Rustenburg: Warm and dry with sunny spells. Temperatures around 22–23°C.
Northern Cape
Upington: Cooler than usual, with a high of 21°C and low of 6°C. Breezy with isolated rain possible in the southwest.
Weather conditions to look out for:
Coastal areas: Yellow Level 2 Warning for damaging waves remains in effect along the west coast from 17–18 July.
Yellow Level 2 Warning for damaging waves:
Areas affected: Western Cape and west/south coasts of Northern Cape.
Period: 17–18 July 2025.
Impacts: Localised disruptions to coastal activities, small boats at risk, and possible beach erosion.
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