The weather on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, across South Africa is expected to remain largely calm and clear, with most regions enjoying fine conditions and no significant precipitation.
However, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has flagged extremely high fire danger conditions in parts of the Western Cape, necessitating caution in those regions.
While temperatures are expected to be mild to warm, the presence of strong winds in specific areas could exacerbate fire risks.
Weather warnings issued for Tuesday, 29 July 2025
- Fire Danger Warning:
- Level: Extremely High Fire Danger
- Regions Affected: Swellendam and Hassequa municipalities in the Western Cape.
- Explanation: This level of warning indicates a very high potential for the rapid spread of vegetation fires due to dry conditions, above-normal temperatures, and strong winds. Open flames and outdoor burning activities should be strictly avoided.
- Impacted Locations: Swellendam and Hassequa include towns such as Swellendam, Heidelberg, and Riversdale. Residents in these areas are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for possible fire outbreaks.
No other impact-based warnings or advisories have been issued for this day.
General Conditions Across South Africa
- Inland Cities:
- Pretoria, Johannesburg, Vereeniging: Clear skies with temperatures ranging from lows of 1–4°C to highs of 15–18°C.
- Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Upington: Fine and dry, with slightly warmer maximums reaching up to 23°C in Upington.
- Coastal Areas:
- Cape Town: Partly cloudy with a maximum temperature of 25°C and fresh north-westerly winds.
- George and Gqeberha: Partly cloudy and warm, with temperatures peaking at 28°C and 25°C respectively.
- Durban and Richards Bay: Fine and breezy with strong northerly winds and maximums around 22°C.
- East London: Fine and mild, with moderate north-easterly winds.
- Other Notes:
- The UVB Sunburn Index ranges from moderate to very high across the country, emphasizing the need for sun protection in exposed areas.
In summary, while the weather on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, is mostly clear and calm across the country, residents in fire-prone zones of the Western Cape should exercise heightened caution due to extreme fire danger conditions.