The weather on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, across South Africa will bring a mix of cloud cover, isolated showers, and thunderstorms.
South Africa weather forecast: Overview of weather today
The cold front lingering over the country will usher in cool to cold temperatures and damp conditions, particularly in eastern and southern regions.
The South African Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms in the Eastern Cape, while the extreme southwestern KwaZulu-Natal may face very cold conditions.
Other provinces will experience scattered showers and partly cloudy skies.
Weather warnings issued for Tuesday, 22 July 2025
- Yellow Level 1 Warning – Severe Thunderstorms (Northeastern Eastern Cape)
- Areas Affected: Northeastern parts of the Eastern Cape province.
- What it Means: Expect thunderstorms with large hail that could cause localized damage to property and vehicles, and minor disruptions in the affected area. A Level 1 alert indicates a low likelihood of moderate impacts, but caution is urged in towns like Queenstown, Cofimvaba, and perhaps Seymour.
- Advisory – Very Cold Conditions (Southwestern KwaZulu-Natal)
- Areas Affected: Extreme southwestern regions of KwaZulu-Natal.
- What it Means: Residents in and around towns such as Underberg and Bulwer should be prepared for unusually cold weather, which might pose discomfort or risk to vulnerable people and farm animals. Though not an official warning, the advisory highlights potentially hazardous, near-freezing conditions.
Regional Forecast Snapshot
- Gauteng (Pretoria, Johannesburg, Vereeniging): Cloudy, cool days with temperatures hovering around 17–20 °C.
- Mpumalanga and Limpopo (Mbombela, Polokwane): Morning mist giving way to afternoon showers, bringing relief from warmer conditions.
- Northern Cape & Free State (Kimberley, Bloemfontein, Upington): Mostly dry with afternoon cloud build-up and scattered shower activity.
- KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay): Cooler conditions with intermittent rain and strong west-to-southwesterly winds.
- Western and Southern Cape (Cape Town, George, Gqeberha, East London): Mixed weather: drizzle in the south; clearer skies moving east with occasional showers.
Travel and Safety Tips
- Eastern Cape drivers: Exercise caution in the northeastern region; hail and gusty winds may reduce visibility and road safety.
- KwaZulu-Natal travellers: Embrace cold layers and monitor for icy patches in high-altitude areas.
- Farmers and livestock owners: Ensure livestock are sheltered and protected during the intense cold.
- General public: Wear warm clothing, and remain alert to changing conditions as this cold front evolves.
This current weather pattern is consistent with the winter-season outlook—cool air masses and maritime systems moving eastwards—bringing transient but impactful weather to select regions.