The weather on Friday, 8 August 2025, across South Africa is expected to present a relatively stable outlook following recent severe conditions.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has not issued any warnings or advisories for the day, marking a period of atmospheric calm.
Cooler temperatures persist across the central interior, with fog patches expected in the morning in some northeastern regions.
Clear skies prevail in many parts of the country, allowing for moderate UV exposure, particularly in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
Weather warnings issued for Friday, 8 August 2025
The South African Weather Service has confirmed that no impact-based warnings have been issued for today.
- No severe weather events such as thunderstorms, damaging winds, or heavy rainfall are forecast.
- No fire danger warnings are in effect, suggesting low risk for runaway fires.
- No advisories have been issued for snow, extreme cold, or hazardous coastal conditions.
This indicates a low probability of disruption to daily activities or travel, particularly after a stretch of more dynamic weather patterns earlier in the week.
Regional Forecast Summary
- Gauteng (Pretoria, Johannesburg, Vereeniging): Fine at first, becoming partly cloudy with highs around 17–19°C. Morning fog in Vereeniging.
- Mpumalanga & Limpopo (Mbombela, Polokwane): Morning fog and low clouds, clearing to partly cloudy with highs in the low 20s.
- North West & Free State (Mahikeng, Vryburg, Bloemfontein): Cool and partly cloudy with maximum temperatures around 18–20°C.
- Northern Cape & Western Cape (Kimberley, Upington, Cape Town): Clear to partly cloudy, dry conditions. Mild temperatures between 19–21°C.
- Eastern Cape & Garden Route (Gqeberha, East London, George): Fine to partly cloudy. Winds remain light to moderate with highs around 18–20°C.
- KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, Richards Bay, Pietermaritzburg): Partly cloudy. Morning rain possible in Richards Bay. Highs range between 20–22°C.