The weather across South Africa on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, will be largely calm, with no major impact-based warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Most regions can expect fine to partly cloudy conditions, with morning drizzle in some areas and isolated showers possible in parts of the Northern Cape.
However, fire danger remains a concern in one municipality, and temperatures will stay relatively mild for this time of year.
Weather warnings issued for Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Fire Danger Warning – Tsantsabane Local Municipality, Northern Cape
Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in this area. This means that fires can spread rapidly and be difficult to control, especially in dry and windy conditions.
Residents are advised to avoid open flames, burning debris, or any activities that could ignite fires.
While there are no yellow-level impact-based warnings in effect, the seasonal forecast notes above-normal temperatures and rainfall patterns that could affect environmental and agricultural conditions over the coming months.
Regional weather highlights:
- Pretoria, Johannesburg, Vereeniging: Fine in the morning, becoming partly cloudy, with highs between 20°C and 22°C.
- Mbombela: Partly cloudy with morning drizzle, reaching 22°C.
- Mahikeng, Vryburg, Bloemfontein: Fine and windy at first, becoming partly cloudy later in the day.
- Kimberley: Fine and windy, with isolated showers and thundershowers possible, maximum 24°C.
- Upington: Partly cloudy and windy, reaching 25°C.
- Cape Town: Partly cloudy with light winds, maximum 17°C.
- Durban and Richards Bay: Fine and warm, with fresh north-easterly winds in the afternoon.
- Pietermaritzburg: Morning fog clearing to a warm 27°C.