{"id":9755,"date":"2025-06-13T08:13:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T06:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=9755"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:30:40","slug":"weather-update-13-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/weather-update-13-june-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather Update: SA Braces for Fog, Frost and Cooler Conditions on Friday, 13 June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Friday, 13 June 2025, widespread fog, frost, and cooler temperatures will affect most provinces in South Africa, bringing a chilly day. Although authorities have not issued severe weather warnings for Friday itself, several weather advisories and fire danger warnings remain in effect for the coming days. This update highlights the key weather conditions across the country and important safety information for residents and travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/police-gbv-fight\/\">Police Step Up Fight Against Gender-Based Violence Amid Ongoing Challenges<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-national-overview-chilly-with-morning-fog-and-frost\">National Overview: Chilly with Morning Fog and Frost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold to cool weather will characterise Friday, with early morning fog patches forming along the northern escarpment and parts of the northeast. Overnight low temperatures will cause frost in some inland areas. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) reports no severe impact-based warnings for the day but advises caution due to reduced visibility in foggy areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2241272615\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-provincial-weather-updates\">Provincial Weather Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gauteng-and-surrounding-areas\">Gauteng and Surrounding Areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gauteng will experience partly cloudy skies with cool temperatures. Johannesburg and Pretoria will see minimum temperatures around 16\u00b0C and 19\u00b0C respectively, rising to daytime highs of 31\u00b0C and 34\u00b0C. Morning fog may cause some visibility issues, so drivers should exercise caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-northern-cape-free-state-and-north-west\">Northern Cape, Free State, and North West<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These provinces will remain dry and fine, with clear skies during the day. However, fire danger warnings continue for parts of the Northern Cape, central and western Free State, and western North West Province. Residents should remain vigilant and avoid activities that could spark wildfires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kwazulu-natal-and-mpumalanga\">KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>KwaZulu-Natal will have partly cloudy conditions with light to moderate winds. Pietermaritzburg may see morning fog. Temperatures will be mild, with highs reaching 30\u00b0C in Durban and 35\u00b0C in Pietermaritzburg. Mpumalanga will be cool and partly cloudy, with no significant rainfall expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELEVANT ARTICLE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gauteng.news\/2025\/06\/12\/eastern-cape-floods-death-toll-rises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eastern Cape Floods Death Toll Rises to 49, Confirms Premier Mabuyane<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eastern-cape\">Eastern Cape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gqeberha and East London will have morning fog, clearing to fine weather by afternoon. Winds will be fresh but easing later in the day. Localised flooding remains a concern in some low-lying areas due to recent rains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-western-cape\">Western Cape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Western Cape will enjoy fine weather with moderate to fresh southerly to south-easterly winds. Cape Town will see daytime temperatures around 25\u00b0C, with cooler mornings near 16\u00b0C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-limpopo-and-mpumalanga\">Limpopo and Mpumalanga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These provinces will experience cool to mild conditions with mostly sunny skies. Temperatures in Limpopo will reach up to 23\u00b0C in Musina, while Mpumalanga will be cooler, especially in higher altitude areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHECK OUT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/eskom-prepaid-meter-rollout-gauteng\/\">Eskom Launches Smart Prepaid Meter Rollout in Gauteng to Modernise Electricity Billing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Weather update for today and tomorrow, 12-13 June 2025:<br>Fine and cold to cool weather conditions but partly cloudy with isolated showers and rain in the north.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/saws?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#saws<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/saweather?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#saweather<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UDVjZa0Jse\">pic.twitter.com\/UDVjZa0Jse<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SAWeatherServic\/status\/1933108623233700165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 12, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SAWeatherServic\/status\/1933108623233700165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X (Twitter)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weather-warnings-and-advisories\">Weather Warnings and Advisories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fire Danger Warning:<\/strong> Extreme high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/home\/fireindex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire danger<\/a> remains over the Northern Cape, Free State, and North West. Open fires and activities that could trigger wildfires should be avoided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fog Advisory:<\/strong> Morning fog patches will reduce visibility to less than one kilometre in parts of the northern escarpment and northeastern provinces. Drivers should reduce speed and use fog lights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cold Conditions:<\/strong> Frost is expected in inland areas, increasing the risk of slippery roads early in the morning. Caution <a href=\"https:\/\/snowreport.co.za\/south-africa-weather-forecast-13-june-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">is advised<\/a> for motorists and pedestrians.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-565294696\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safety-tips-for-residents-and-travellers\">Safety Tips for Residents and Travellers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drive carefully in foggy and icy conditions; maintain a safe distance and use low beam headlights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid outdoor fires and report any signs of wildfires immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dress warmly, especially during early mornings and evenings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay updated with official weather warnings via the South African Weather Service website and social media channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-have-a-great-day\">Have a Great Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday, 13 June 2025, will bring a mix of fog, frost, and cool conditions across South Africa, with no severe weather warnings but several important advisories. Residents in fire-prone areas should <a href=\"https:\/\/snownews.co.za\/weather-forecast-news\/south-africa-sa-weather-maps-friday-13-june-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remain alert<\/a>, while those travelling through foggy regions must exercise caution. Staying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/weather\/weather-forecast-13-june-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">informed<\/a> and prepared will ensure safety during this chilly period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For continuous updates, visit the South African Weather Service at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/home\/warnings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.weathersa.co.za<\/a> and follow <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SAWeatherServic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@SAWeatherServic<\/a> on X\/Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"SA Weather Report l 13 June 2025\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fxz0pwInaeE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fxz0pwInaeE?si=jIz0y-T2DdW7g6jQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday, 13 June 2025, widespread fog, frost, and cooler temperatures will affect most provinces in South Africa, bringing a chilly day. 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