The weekend weather will bring a mix of cloudy, cool conditions and isolated to scattered showers across much of the country, with a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive rain in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.
Vulnerable members of the public and communities are urged to remain alert to possible flooding of roads, settlements and bridges.
Fine and cool-to-warm conditions are expected elsewhere, especially in the west and interior. Here’s your detailed provincial breakdown:
KwaZulu-Natal
Saturday, 19 July: Yellow Level 2 Warning for disruptive rain along the east coast. Expect widespread showers, overcast skies, and cool conditions.
Durban: High of 20°C, low of 14°C with heavy rain at times.
Sunday, 20 July:Showers ease, but some lingering drizzle remains.
High of 21°C, low of 16°C.
Eastern Cape
Saturday: Cloudy with scattered rain, especially along the coast.
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): High of 19°C, low of 10°C.
East London: Cloudy with light rain, 19°C/13°C.
Sunday: Warmer with some sun breaking through. Highs climb to 26°C along the coast.
Mpumalanga
Saturday:
Mbombela: Cloudy and cool with persistent drizzle. High of approximately 20°C.
Sunday: Cloud cover persists with isolated showers.
Gauteng
Saturday: Partly cloudy and cooler than Friday.
Johannesburg: High of 19°C, low of 8°C.
Pretoria: 20°C/8°C, with mild westerly breezes.
Sunday: Overcast at times, with a cooler high of 17–20°C across the province.
Limpopo
Saturday: Cooler day with 21°C high, 6°C low in Polokwane.
Sunday: Overcast with potential for isolated showers in southern areas. High of 19°C.
Free State
Saturday: Fine but cool, with a high of 18°C and a low of 3°C.
Sunday: Slightly warmer at 19°C, with some cloud build-up.
North West
Saturday & Sunday: Mostly fine with daytime highs between 19–21°C. Cool mornings and dry conditions expected.
Western Cape
Saturday:
Cape Town: Mostly clear, high of 19°C, low of 9°C.
Breezy along the coast with lingering swells from earlier in the week.
Sunday: Mild and sunny, reaching 18°C.
Note: Damaging waves warning has expired, but surf may remain rough.
Northern Cape
Upington: A warm weekend in contrast to much of the country.
Saturday & Sunday: Dry and sunny, high of 25°C, lows around 2–8°C.
Kimberley: Mild and sunny, with no rainfall expected.
Be alert for the following weather conditions:
Yellow Level 2 Warning – Disruptive Rain
When: Saturday, July 19
Where: KwaZulu-Natal (East Coast)
Risks: Localised flooding, reduced visibility, slippery roads, disruption to transport and informal settlements.
Looking ahead to Monday, July 21: Isolated to scattered showers are expected again over the central, eastern, and southwestern parts of the country as a new weather system develops.
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