WEATHER UPDATE: Partly Cloudy with Isolated Showers Across The Country

Weather Update

As South Africans prepare for the day, the latest weather forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers in several provinces. Whether you’re planning a day outdoors or wondering what to wear, here’s a detailed breakdown of the expected weather for each region on Monday, 24 March 2025.

Gauteng: Warm with Isolated Showers

Gauteng residents can expect a partly cloudy and warm day, with isolated showers and thundershowers. The UVB Sunburn Index is high, so sunscreen is a must for those spending time outdoors.

📍 Did You Know?

• Gauteng is South Africa’s smallest province by land area but the most populous, with an estimated 16 million residents.
• Pretoria is the administrative capital of the province.

Mpumalanga: Cool to Warm, with Fog and Afternoon Showers

The day will start with morning fog patches along the Escarpment, clearing up to partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions. The south-western parts of the province may experience isolated showers and thundershowers in the afternoon, while the Lowveld will become hot in some areas.

📍 Did You Know?

• Mpumalanga is the second smallest province but has a population of 4.7 million.
• The capital city is Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit).

Limpopo: Warm to Hot with Afternoon Showers

Limpopo will experience partly cloudy conditions with warm to hot temperatures. Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected in the south-western Bushveld later in the afternoon.

📍 Did You Know?

• Limpopo ranks fifth in both size and population, with 5.9 million residents.
• Polokwane is the province’s capital.

North West: Partly Cloudy with Afternoon Showers

Expect partly cloudy and warm conditions throughout the day, with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers, except in the western parts.

📍 Did You Know?

• North West is the sixth-largest province but seventh in population, with 4.2 million residents.
• The capital city is Mahikeng.

Free State: Scattered Showers and Thundershowers

The Free State will have partly cloudy and warm conditions, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in several areas.

📍 Did You Know?

• The Free State is the third-largest province but second smallest in population, with 2.9 million residents.
• The judicial capital, Bloemfontein, is located here.

Northern Cape: Windy and Cool, with Scattered Showers

Foggy conditions are expected in the morning along the coast and adjacent interior. The day will be partly cloudy, windy, and cool to warm, with scattered showers and thundershowers over the central and eastern parts.

💨 Wind Conditions:

• Light and variable wind along the coast, turning moderate westerly to south-westerly by the afternoon.

📍 Did You Know?

• The Northern Cape is the largest province but has the smallest population, at 1.3 million people.
• The capital city is Kimberley.

Western Cape: Drizzle and Afternoon Showers in the East

Western Cape residents will experience morning fog in the western parts. The rest of the province will be partly cloudy and cool to warm, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in the east. Light drizzle is expected along the south-western coast in the afternoon.

💨 Wind Conditions:

• Moderate to fresh easterly to north-easterly winds along the south coast, shifting westerly in the afternoon.
• North-westerly winds in other parts of the province.

📍 Did You Know?

• The Western Cape is the fourth-largest province, with 7.2 million residents.
• Cape Town is the capital.

Eastern Cape: Hot and Cloudy with Scattered Thunderstorms

Western Half:

• Morning fog patches in some areas.
• Partly cloudy and warm to hot, turning cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers.

💨 Wind Conditions:

• Moderate to fresh easterly winds, shifting south-easterly west of Port Alfred in the evening.

Eastern Half:

• Similar conditions, with isolated thunderstorms along the Wild Coast and adjacent interior.

💨 Wind Conditions:

• Moderate to fresh north-easterly winds, strengthening later in the day.

📍 Did You Know?

• The Eastern Cape is South Africa’s second-largest province, with 6.7 million residents.
• The capital city is Bhisho.

KwaZulu-Natal: Cloudy with Isolated Thunderstorms

KwaZulu-Natal will experience morning fog patches over the interior, clearing to partly cloudy and warm conditions. Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected, except in the extreme north-eastern parts.

💨 Wind Conditions:

• Light and variable winds in the south in the morning.
• Moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly winds in other parts.

☀️ UVB Sunburn Index: Extreme – Apply sunscreen generously if you’re heading outdoors.

📍 Did You Know?

• KwaZulu-Natal is the second most populous province, with 11.5 million residents.
• The capital city is Pietermaritzburg.

Weather Alerts: Fire Danger Warning

🔥 Extreme fire danger conditions are expected over the central Northern Cape and Beaufort West local municipality in the Western Cape.

⚠️ No impact-based warnings or advisories have been issued for today.

As South Africa experiences a mix of warm, cloudy, and rainy conditions, it’s best to dress in light but layered clothing and carry an umbrella in areas expecting showers. If you’re in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, or the Free State, keep an eye on isolated thunderstorms, while coastal provinces like the Western Cape and Eastern Cape may see light drizzle and fog. Don’t forget sunscreen, as UVB levels remain high to extreme in many regions.

For daily weather updates, stay tuned to The South African website and stay prepared for any changes in the forecast.