The weather on Sunday, 13 July 2025, brings clear and dry conditions across much of the country, yet with significant risks in select areas due to strong winds and high fire danger.
South Africa weather forecast: Overview of weather today
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued both an impact-based weather warning and a fire danger alert, primarily affecting the interior regions of the Northern Cape, Free State, and Eastern Cape.
Cities such as Pretoria (8°C/21°C), Johannesburg (4°C/19°C), and Kimberley (7°C/22°C) will remain fine but windy, while coastal regions like Cape Town and George may experience light rain or cloud cover.
Weather warnings issued for Sunday, 13 July 2025
- Yellow Level 2 Warning – Damaging Winds (Eastern Interior of Northern Cape): Strong winds are forecast to affect the eastern interior of the Northern Cape, potentially causing localized structural damage to both formal and informal settlements. Additionally, these winds pose a heightened risk of runaway fires, particularly in vegetation-rich and dry areas. A Level 2 warning indicates a moderate probability of notable impacts, and residents are urged to secure loose objects and avoid open flames. Key towns in the affected area include Kimberley, Upington, and De Aar.
- Fire Danger Warning – Northern Cape, Free State, and Eastern Cape: Extremely high fire danger conditions are anticipated in:
- The northeastern parts of the Northern Cape
- The northwestern areas of the Free State
- The central regions of the Eastern Cape
- No advisories have been issued for this day.
These weather developments are consistent with the seasonal climate outlook, which predicts above-normal winter temperatures and dry spells particularly over the interior plateau, thus enhancing fire risks during windy periods
