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Today’s Weather Forecast – Wednesday, 2 July 2025

On Wednesday, 2 July 2025, South Africa will experience a mix of weather conditions influenced primarily by a cold front moving through the Western Cape. Most provinces will see cool to mild temperatures with generally fine weather, while isolated showers and thundershowers are expected in some regions, particularly in the western and northeastern parts of the country. Coastal areas, especially in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape, will experience windy conditions, with the Western Cape facing increased rainfall and stronger winds due to the approaching cold front. No heatwave warnings are currently in effect nationwide, but residents should remain alert to localized flooding and damaging winds in certain areas.

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Gauteng Province Hourly Forecast

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Johannesburg13°C ☀️16°C ☀️17°C ☀️15°C ☀️13°C ☀️12°C ☀️
Pretoria12°C ☀️15°C ☀️16°C ☀️14°C ☀️12°C ☀️11°C ☀️
Soweto13°C ☀️16°C ☀️17°C ☀️15°C ☀️13°C ☀️12°C ☀️
Benoni13°C ☀️16°C ☀️17°C ☀️15°C ☀️13°C ☀️12°C ☀️
Centurion13°C ☀️16°C ☀️17°C ☀️15°C ☀️13°C ☀️12°C ☀️
Midrand13°C ☀️16°C ☀️17°C ☀️15°C ☀️13°C ☀️12°C ☀️
Alberton13°C ☀️16°C ☀️17°C ☀️15°C ☀️13°C ☀️12°C ☀️
Germiston13°C ☀️16°C ☀️17°C ☀️15°C ☀️13°C ☀️12°C ☀️
Vanderbijlpark13°C ☀️16°C ☀️17°C ☀️15°C ☀️13°C ☀️12°C ☀️
Krugersdorp13°C ☀️16°C ☀️17°C ☀️15°C ☀️13°C ☀️12°C ☀️

The province will experience fine, cool to mild conditions, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon with only a slight chance of isolated light rain or drizzle (about 10%). Morning fog patches may occur in low-lying areas. Temperatures will range from about 8°C in the morning to highs near 20°C in Pretoria and slightly cooler in Johannesburg.

Western Cape Provincial Forecast

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Cape Town18°C ☀️27°C ☀️22°C 🌙
Stellenbosch17°C ☀️28°C ☀️21°C 🌙
George15°C ☀️26°C ☀️20°C 🌙

The province is under the influence of a cold front moving in from the Atlantic. Morning fog is expected along the west and south coasts, followed by increasing cloudiness with scattered showers and thundershowers, especially in the southwestern coastal areas like Worcester and Overberg, where rainfall chances reach 60%. Winds will strengthen, reaching up to 40 km/h, bringing cooler and wet conditions.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Forecast

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Durban20°C ☀️28°C ☀️23°C 🌙
Pietermaritzburg18°C ☀️26°C ☀️21°C 🌙
Richards Bay19°C ☀️27°C ☀️22°C 🌙

The province will be cool and windy, especially along the coast, with isolated showers possible midweek. Winds may reach up to 40 km/h, causing choppy seas. Temperatures will be mild, with no heatwave advisories in place.

Eastern Cape Provincial Forecast

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Port Elizabeth18°C ☀️26°C ☀️20°C 🌙
East London17°C ☀️25°C ☀️19°C 🌙
Mthatha16°C ☀️24°C ☀️18°C 🌙

The western half of the province will experience fine and warm weather, while the eastern half will also be generally fine and warm. No significant rainfall is expected on Wednesday, but conditions will be cooler along the coast. No severe warnings are currently issued.

Free State Provincial Forecast

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Bloemfontein12°C ☀️22°C ☀️16°C 🌙
Welkom11°C ☀️21°C ☀️15°C 🌙
Bethlehem10°C ☀️20°C ☀️14°C 🌙

The province will be cool to mild and mostly fine, with some wind over central and western parts. Temperatures will range from about 4-6°C in the morning to highs near 17-19°C. A Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging winds is in effect in some areas, but no heatwave warnings.

Limpopo Provincial Forecast

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Polokwane13°C ☀️23°C ☀️17°C 🌙
Thohoyandou12°C ☀️22°C ☀️16°C 🌙
Lephalale11°C ☀️21°C ☀️15°C 🌙

Conditions will be mostly fine and cool, with morning fog and drizzle possible over the escarpment and eastern Lowveld. Temperatures will be mild, ranging from 7°C to about 24-25°C. Isolated showers or thundershowers are possible but limited. No severe weather warnings currently apply.

Mpumalanga Provincial Forecast

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Mbombela14°C ☀️24°C ☀️18°C 🌙
Secunda13°C ☀️23°C ☀️17°C 🌙
Emalahleni12°C ☀️22°C ☀️16°C 🌙

Morning fog is expected along the escarpment, with generally fine and cool to warm weather elsewhere. The Lowveld will be warm, with highs around 24-26°C. Isolated showers and thundershowers may develop mainly in the western Highveld but with low probability. No heatwave warnings are in place

North West Provincial Forecast

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Mahikeng13°C ☀️23°C ☀️17°C 🌙
Rustenburg12°C ☀️22°C ☀️16°C 🌙
Klerksdorp11°C ☀️21°C ☀️15°C 🌙

Residents can expect fine, windy, and cool to mild weather, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. Temperatures will range from about 7°C to 21-22°C. There is a low chance of isolated showers, but no heatwave or severe warnings are in place.

Northern Cape Provincial Forecast

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Kimberley10°C ☀️20°C ☀️14°C 🌙
Upington9°C ☀️19°C ☀️13°C 🌙
Springbok8°C ☀️18°C ☀️12°C 🌙

Morning fog patches will occur along the coast, with generally fine and cool to cold conditions inland. Cloud cover will increase in the northeast during the afternoon, with a 30-40% chance of showers. Winds will be strong in places over the interior, and a Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging winds is active in the western interior. Some flooding risk exists in parts.

Have A Lovely Day

As we wrap up today’s weather forecast, it’s essential to recognize the diverse climate patterns across South Africa. From Gauteng to the Northern Cape, the day promises a blend of warmth and cool evenings. Always prepare for the temperature drop as the sun sets, particularly in the cooler regions like the Free State and Northern Cape. Enjoy this picturesque winter day, embrace the sun, and remember to dress in layers to make the most of today’s beautiful weather. Whether you’re savoring the crisp air in Johannesburg or soaking up the sun in Cape Town, stay warm and enjoy every moment outdoors!

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