The weather on Sunday, 20 July 2025, across South Africa presents predominantly partly cloudy to fine conditions, with significant meteorological concerns in the Northern Cape.
Weather today summary – Sunday, 20 July 2025
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 1 weather warning for damaging winds, particularly impacting the central parts of the province.
Additionally, extreme fire danger warnings are in effect for parts of the Northern and Western Cape.
Elsewhere in the country, temperatures remain moderate, and weather patterns are generally stable.
Weather warnings issued for Sunday, 20 July 2025
- Yellow Level 1 Warning: Damaging Winds
- Areas Affected: Central Northern Cape, including transport routes commonly used by high-sided vehicles.
- What it Means: Winds at this level can cause:
- Difficulty in driving, especially for high-profile vehicles like trucks
- Extended travel times on affected routes
- Increased risk of runaway fires due to dry and gusty conditions
- Cities Affected: Although the specific cities are not named, this likely includes regions surrounding towns like Calvinia and Kuruman. Motorists should prepare for challenging conditions.
- Extreme Fire Danger Warning
- Areas Affected:
- Northern Cape: Upington, Kareeberg municipalities
- Western Cape: Beaufort West municipality
- What it Means: Conditions are conducive to the rapid spread of veld fires, which may threaten property and life.
- Advice to Residents: Avoid open flames, do not discard cigarette butts, and follow local emergency guidelines.
- Areas Affected:
General forecast highlights:
- Gauteng (Pretoria, Johannesburg, Vereeniging): Partly cloudy with temperatures between 8–19°C.
- KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay): Fine with morning fog and isolated showers in Richards Bay. Highs range from 21–28°C.
- Northern Cape (Kimberley, Upington): Fine and windy. Elevated fire risk with maximums reaching 25°C in Upington.
- Western Cape (Cape Town, George): Fine conditions, turning cloudy by evening. High of 24°C expected in George.
- Eastern Cape & Mpumalanga: Stable and fine weather conditions with warm temperatures prevailing.
Residents and travellers are advised to stay informed on regional updates and to exercise caution, particularly in areas under weather warnings.