Weather Alert: Partly Cloudy & Hot to Warm, with Isolated to Scattered Rain & Showers for Friday, 12/09/2025

South Africans face a diverse array of weather conditions on 12 September 2025, ranging from hot and warm temperatures to isolated and scattered showers. This article details critical weather warnings and updates for all nine provinces, helping residents prepare safely over the coming days.

SEE FULL FORECAST: Today’s Weather Forecast for 12/09/2025

Gauteng

Residents can expect fine and warm weather that will become partly cloudy in the afternoon. The UVB sunburn index is very high, so sun protection is necessary to avoid skin damage. No impact-based warnings are in place at this time.

Mpumalanga

Fine and warm to hot conditions will prevail, with afternoon cloud cover increasing. Isolated showers and thundershowers particularly affect the eastern Highveld and escarpment regions, so residents should prepare for sudden rainfall and possible thunder.

Limpopo

The weather will be fine, warm, and hot, shifting to partly cloudy in the southern areas by afternoon. Extremely high fire danger conditions exist in northern and central Limpopo, requiring heightened vigilance against wildfires.

North West

Fine and warm to hot weather is forecast, with the afternoon becoming partly cloudy. An extremely high fire danger warning is in effect in the western parts, demanding fire safety awareness and caution.

Free State

The province will experience fine and warm to hot weather turning partly cloudy later, with isolated showers and thundershowers expected in the extreme east. Fire danger warnings continue for the western parts.

Northern Cape

Cool morning fog is expected along the coast, with fine and warm to hot conditions inland. The central and eastern parts of the province will see isolated showers and thundershowers. Coastal winds will be fresh to strong, mainly southerly to south-easterly.

Western Cape

Fine weather dominates the west, while the rest of the province remains partly cloudy and cool to warm. Coastal winds vary from fresh to strong south to south-easterly, becoming moderate to fresh easterly along the south coast.

Eastern Cape

(Western Half)

Partly cloudy and cool conditions prevail, with light rainfall expected along the eastern coastline. Winds along the coast will be light to moderate and easterly.

(Eastern Half)

Morning fog patches are likely over interior areas; the day will otherwise be cloudy and cool with isolated showers and rain, except in the northwest. Winds shift from southwesterly in the morning to easterly by afternoon.

KwaZulu-Natal

Morning fog patches occur inland, with partly cloudy and generally cool conditions. The northern parts will be warmer. Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected across most areas except the northeast. Coastal winds remain moderate to fresh southerly to south-easterly, turning north-easterly in the south by evening.

Weather Warnings and Safety Alerts

• Extreme fire danger conditions remain active over northern and central Limpopo, western North West and Free State, and eastern Northern Cape. Residents in these areas should avoid open flames, be cautious with smoking materials, and report wildfires immediately.
• No current impact-based warnings such as floods, heatwaves, cold fronts, or snow are active. However, localized showers and thundershowers may bring temporary hazardous conditions such as slippery roads.
• Coastal regions, notably in Northern and Western Cape, should brace for fresh to strong winds affecting marine and outdoor activities.

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Stay Safe

Residents across South Africa should stay alert to weather changes, carry sun protection due to the very high UVB index in many provinces, and prepare for isolated rain events. Fire-prone regions must observe all fire-safety regulations strictly to prevent disasters.

For reliable and up-to-the-minute updates, always visit the official South African Weather Service website. Follow their social media accounts on X/Twitter (@SAWeatherServic) and Facebook for real-time warnings and safety information.