The South African Weather Service (SAWS) anticipates a tranquil winter’s day for Thursday, 10 July 2025, across most regions.
South Africa weather forecast: Overview of weather today
The weather today will be predominantly fine with moderate temperatures for mid-winter.
No severe weather warnings are forecast for this day, although caution is advised for the upcoming Friday.
Inland cities such as Johannesburg (6°C/17°C) and Bloemfontein (-1°C/17°C) will experience chilly morning conditions followed by clear skies, while coastal cities like Durban (13°C/24°C) and Richards Bay (12°C/26°C) will enjoy warmer, sunlit conditions. UVB exposure remains a concern, particularly in Durban where an “Extreme” index rating has been noted.
Weather warnings issued for Thursday, 10 July 2025
- No impact-based warnings: No severe weather warnings have been issued for Thursday. This indicates that hazardous weather is not expected to disrupt daily routines or pose risks to safety in any region.
- No fire danger warnings: Fire conditions remain stable with no elevated risks for veld fires across the country.
- Advisory for Friday, 11 July 2025: SAWS has issued an early advisory for Friday, affecting specific municipalities. The southern parts of the Namakwa District Municipality in the Northern Cape, along with the Witzenberg and Breede Valley Local Municipalities in the Western Cape, are expected to experience very cold, wet, and windy conditions. While not in effect for Thursday, residents and small stock farmers in towns such as Calvinia, Worcester, and Ceres should prepare accordingly.
Today’s calm conditions align with the seasonal forecast indicating above-normal temperatures for most parts of the country during mid-winter, except in the southern coastal areas.
While Thursday poses minimal meteorological risk, the change anticipated on Friday is consistent with the pattern of variable cold fronts moving across the Western and Northern Cape during this time of year.