The weather in South Africa on Monday, 1 September 2025, marks the beginning of spring with high temperatures and a mix of partly cloudy and fine conditions across most regions.
While no impact-based warnings have been issued, the South African Weather Service highlights an elevated fire danger across several inland provinces.
Rainy and cloudy weather is expected in parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, adding to the varied meteorological landscape.
Weather warnings issued for Monday, 1 September 2025
- Extremely High Fire Danger Conditions: These alerts indicate a high potential for wildfires due to dry vegetation, high temperatures, and low humidity:
- Limpopo: Including Polokwane (30°C), where hot and dry conditions will prevail.
- Western North West Province: Including Mahikeng and Vryburg (32°C), where skies will be clear and winds remain moderate.
- Central and Western Free State: Including Bloemfontein (31°C), with afternoon winds potentially exacerbating fire risks.
- North-eastern Northern Cape: Including Kimberley and Upington (33°C and 34°C, respectively), under fine to partly cloudy and windy conditions.
Regional weather highlights
- Gauteng:
- Pretoria: Partly cloudy and hot with a high of 32°C. UVB Sunburn Index: High.
- Johannesburg and Vereeniging: Both cities will experience partly cloudy conditions with highs of 31°C.
- Inland Provinces:
- Mbombela: Clear skies and a high of 28°C.
- Polokwane: Hot and dry at 30°C.
- Central and Western Regions:
- Bloemfontein: Partly cloudy, turning windy with a high of 31°C.
- Kimberley and Upington: Fine to partly cloudy and windy, highs of 33°C and 34°C, respectively.
- Coastal Provinces:
- Cape Town: Fine with a high of 23°C. UVB Index: Moderate.
- George: Fine becoming partly cloudy, peaking at 20°C.
- Gqeberha: Morning rain, becoming partly cloudy. High: 19°C.
- East London: Cloudy with scattered rain, maximum of 18°C.
- Durban, Richards Bay, Pietermaritzburg: Cloudy with isolated rain and showers. Highs range from 16°C to 24°C.
As per the Seasonal Climate Watch, spring begins under neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions. Above-normal temperatures are forecast for most areas, contributing to ongoing fire risks and potential health impacts.
While early spring may bring above-normal rainfall to the eastern and southeastern provinces, much of the country will continue to experience below-normal precipitation. These dynamics necessitate proactive water conservation, fire preparedness, and public health awareness.
