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Extremely hot conditions are expected in parts of the Western Cape, according to the weather service.
Extremely hot conditions are forecast in the Western Cape, while scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue in most parts, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Impact-based warnings
Yellow Level 2 warning: Severe thunderstorms leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, settlements and low-lying bridges/areas are expected in places over the central and eastern parts of the Northern Cape as well as the western parts of the Free State, these conditions are expected to include excessive lightning and large amounts of small hail and/or large hail.
Yellow Level 2 warning: Damaging winds and waves leading to localised difficulty in navigation of small boats with a risk of some vessels taking on water and capsizing within locality are expected along the coast between Hamburg and Port Edward.
Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 10- 11 December 2025. Partly cloudy & warm to cool conditions are expected, with isolated to scattered showers & thundershowers over the central and eastern parts of the country. Otherwise, fine & hot. pic.twitter.com/Eewoa40Pju
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) December 10, 2025In the SAWS’ colour-coded weather warning system, yellow indicates a moderate risk of impact that requires caution and awareness, while orange indicates that higher-risk impact is expected, requiring increased attention and preparation.
SAWS uses the numbers to indicate the likelihood of weather-based impacts occurring. Levels 2 and 6 are high, and Level 4 is low.
The weather in your area
Gauteng: Partly cloudy and warm conditions, with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers expected.
Pretoria: 16°C — 28°C
Johannesburg: 14°C — 26°C
Vereeniging: 15°C — 27°C
Mpumalanga: Expect morning fog patches over the Highveld, making driving hazardous, especially in reduced visibility.
The day will turn to partly cloudy or cloudy and cool to warm, with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers.
Mbombela: 17°C — 25°C
Ermelo: 12°C — 24°C
Emalahleni: 15°C — 25°C
Standerton: 14°C — 25°C
Skukuza: 19°C — 29°C
Limpopo: Morning fog patches over the central areas may impact visibility early in the day. It will be mostly cloudy and warm, with isolated showers and thundershowers developing later.
Polokwane: 15°C — 26°C
Phalaborwa: 19°C — 31°C
Tzaneen: 18°C — 27°C
Musina: 19°C — 31°C
Lephalale: 18°C — 31°C
Mokopane: 15°C — 28°C
North West: Cloudy skies in the east early on, transitioning to partly cloudy, windy, and warm to hot conditions. Isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers may occur.
Klerksdorp: 16°C — 30°C
Potchefstroom: 17°C — 29°C
Mahikeng: 18°C — 30°C
Rustenburg: 17°C — 30°C
Vryburg: 19°C — 32°C
Free State: Partly cloudy, windy and warm to hot conditions dominate, but expect isolated showers and thundershowers. Central and southern regions could experience scattered showers.
Bloemfontein: 15°C — 31°C
Welkom: 16°C — 31°C
Bethlehem: 13°C — 27°C
Northern Cape: Warm to hot weather, with fine skies transitioning to partly cloudy in the afternoon. Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected in central and eastern parts, while coastal areas remain cool.
Upington: 21°C — 39°C
Kimberley: 16°C — 33°C
De Aar: 17°C — 35°C
Alexander Bay: 16°C — 24°C
Springbok: 21°C — 31°C
Calvinia: 18°C — 36°C
Sutherland: 12°C — 32°C
Western Cape: Very hot to extremely hot conditions dominate the interior, particularly in the eastern regions. Partly cloudy skies overall, with the wind shifting throughout the day.
Cape Town: 20°C — 32°C
Vredendal: 16°C — 32°C
Riversdale: 15°C — 40°C
George: 14°C — 35°C
Worcester: 15°C — 38°C
Beaufort West: 15°C — 40°C
Oudtshoorn: 15°C — 40°C
Eastern Cape: Very warm to hot conditions are expected, with isolated thundershowers developing in the north afternoon.
Gqeberha: 16°C — 27°C
Makhanda: 12°C — 36°C
Cradock: 12°C — 35°C
Graaff-Reinet: 12°C — 38°C
East London: 18°C — 27°C
Port St Johns: 15°C — 27°C
Mthatha: 13°C — 31°C
Komani: 10°C — 35°C
Qonce: 13°C — 33°C
KwaZulu-Natal: Morning fog over the interior could affect visibility during early commutes. It will remain cloudy and cool to warm overall, with isolated showers and thundershowers anticipated. Be prepared for cooling yet humid conditions.
Durban: 21°C — 25°C
Richards Bay: 18°C — 27°C
Pietermaritzburg: 14°C — 28°C
Ladysmith: 14°C — 30°C
*This weather report was written with the support of Toqan AI.
