Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 31 July 2025.
The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned of cold, wet and windy conditions on Thursday, with disruptive snow expected over the escarpments of the Eastern Cape.
“Isolated to scattered rain and showers are expected over the south-western parts of the country, with possible damaging winds and waves along the east and south coast of South Africa, as well as disruptive snow over the escarpments of the Eastern Cape,” it said on Wednesday.
It also warned of roads icing up in the high-lying regions between Graaff-Reinet and Kumani (Queenstown).
Along with the cold, strong winds are expected over the northern interior of the Eastern Cape, as well as between Plettenberg Bay and Port Edward.
Saws said heavy waves are also likely between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas on Thursday morning, spreading to Plettenberg Bay and Alexander Bay in the afternoon.
Here’s what you need to know.
Weather warnings: Thursday, 31 July
Fire danger warnings
The weather service has warned of extremely high fire danger conditions expected over the Swellendam and Hassequa municipalities of the Western Cape.
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Provincial weather forecast
Here’s what to expect in your province on Thursday, 31 July:
Gauteng:
Residents of Gauteng can expect fine and cool weather.
The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “high”.
Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.
Mpumalanga:
Mpumalanga residents can expect generally fine and cool conditions, although it will be cold in some areas.
Limpopo:
The day will be fine and cold to cool.
North West:
Fine and cool weather awaits North West residents.
Free State:
Residents of the Free State will experience fine and cool conditions, but cold in the southeast.
Northern Cape:
The day will be cloudy along the coast; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy, windy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers, except in the north-east. It will be hot in the extreme north-west.
Western Cape:
Western Cape residents can expect cloudy weather in the west in the morning; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and warm. Evening fog patches in the northwest.
Eastern Cape (western half):
The day will be fine and cool, but warm along the coast.
Eastern Cape (eastern half):
The day will be fine and cool, but warm in the southwest.
KwaZulu-Natal:
Residents of KwaZulu-Natal can look forward to fine and cold conditions.
The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “very high”.
Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.
