NORTHERN CAPE’s Weekend Weather Forecast: 19 – 20 September 2026
Northern Cape's weather for the weekend, 19 - 20 September 2026: Kimberley and the province's main towns day by day, with SAWS warnings and advisories.
Last updated: Friday 25 September 2026, 17:04 SAST – the warnings and advisories below were refreshed after SAWS issued a new high-level alert.
A wet and cool weekend is shaping up across the Northern Cape, with rain on the cards for much of the province. Kimberley sits between 13 and 19C on both days, with showers and thundershowers on Saturday easing to slight rain on Sunday. Over in Upington it stays warmer at 22C rising to 24C, though showers and thundershowers hang around, while De Aar sees 17 to 19C with similar wet weather. Springbok stays cooler and cloudier, at 18C on Saturday and 21C on Sunday.
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Do keep an eye on the wind if you are out west, as damaging winds warnings are active around Garies in Kamiesberg and Springbok in Nama Khoi. Pack a jacket and secure anything loose outside before you head out.
Warnings and Advisories for Northern Cape
Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsKai !Garib / Augrabies Falls, Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren · valid until 18:59 on 25 September▼
Areas: Kai !Garib / Augrabies Falls, Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren.
Expected impacts
Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions fires may develop and spread rapidly resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.
What to do ▼
All personnel and equipment should be removed from the field. Fire teams, labour and equipment are to be placed on full stand-by. At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time. All available aircraft are to be called for without delay.
Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsKamiesberg / Garies, Nama Khoi / Springbok, Richtersveld / Alexanderbaai + 1 more · valid until 23:59 on 26 September▼
Localised service disruption due to power surges/disruptions
Localised injuries (human and livestock)
Localised damage to property
Localised fire incidents (dwelling/veld fire).
What to do: If possible stay indoors away from metal objects. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects. Do not go fishing or play golf as both the golf clubs and fishing rods are good conductors of electricity. Members of the public are therefore advised to go indoors as soon as thunder roars.
Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsTsantsabane / Postmasburg, Emthanjeni / De Aar, Siyancuma / Griquastad + 18 more · from 09:00 on Saturday 26 September, valid until 22:59 on 26 September▼
Localised damage to infrastructure, settlements (informal), property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock.
Localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges.
Failing trees blocking minor roads.
Localised fire incidents.
Stong damaging winds
What to do: If possible stay away from metal objects. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects. Do not go fishing or play golf as both the golf clubs and fishing rods are a good conductor of electricity. Be aware that any combination of hail, strong winds and/or heavy downpours can accompany the storms.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Kimberley
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday19 Sep
Showers and Thundershowers
19°13°
60%
ENE 20.0 km/h
Sunday20 Sep
Slight rain
19°13°
60%
NE 10.0 km/h
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Upington
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday19 Sep
Showers and Thundershowers
22°12°
80%
ENE 15.0 km/h
Sunday20 Sep
Showers and Thundershowers
24°15°
30%
ENE 10.0 km/h
Springbok
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday19 Sep
Cloudy
18°7°
0%
SSE 10.0 km/h
Sunday20 Sep
Partly cloudy
21°8°
0%
SSE 5.0 km/h
De Aar
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday19 Sep
Showers and Thundershowers
17°8°
80%
ENE 20.0 km/h
Sunday20 Sep
Showers and Thundershowers
19°11°
60%
ENE 10.0 km/h
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.
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