NORTHERN CAPE’s Weekend Weather Forecast: 26

Northern Cape's weather for the weekend, 26 - 27 September 2026: Kimberley and the province's main towns day by day, with SAWS warnings and advisories.

Last updated: Friday 02 October 2026, 16:35 SAST – the warnings and advisories below were refreshed after SAWS issued a new high-level alert.

This weekend brings a mixed bag across the Northern Cape. Saturday starts warm, with Kimberley reaching 29C under showers and thundershowers, while Upington sits at a toasty 28C with similar wet weather. Springbok stays cooler at 18C with rain showers, and De Aar reaches 25C, also catching showers. By Sunday things settle and cool down noticeably, with Kimberley dropping to 24C under partly cloudy skies and Upington easing to 25C.

Do keep an eye on the weather warnings this weekend. The South African Weather Service has flagged severe thunderstorms around Springbok and Garies, so avoid open ground during storms and keep little ones indoors. There are also veld fire conditions near Augrabies Falls and Twee Rivieren, so hold off on any open flames. Sunday brings quieter, cloudier weather across the board.

Warnings and Advisories for Northern Cape

Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsUbuntu / Victoria West · valid until 20:59 on 2 October▼

Areas: Ubuntu / Victoria West.

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 ThunderstormsKhâi-Ma / Pofadder · from 11:00 on Saturday 3 October, valid until 23:59 on 3 October▼

Areas: Khâi-Ma / Pofadder.

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.

1 itemImpact-Based WarningsYellow level 2 Warning for Severe Thunderstorms with heavy downpours, and hail and excessive lightning, and gusty…▼

Yellow level 2 Warning for Severe Thunderstorms with heavy downpours, and hail and excessive lightning, and gusty strong winds leading to localised flooding of settlements, roads and bridges is expected over the eastern parts of the central and eastern parts of the Northern Cape, as well as the Beaufort West Municipality of the Western Cape.

Weekend Weather Forecast: Kimberley

Day		Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Saturday 26 Sep		Showers and Thundershowers	29° 19°	80%	N 15.0 km/h
Sunday 27 Sep		Partly cloudy	24° 14°	0%	SSE 10.0 km/h

More weather forecasts for the Northern Cape

Upington

Day		Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Saturday 26 Sep		Showers and Thundershowers	28° 21°	60%	WNW 15.0 km/h
Sunday 27 Sep		Partly cloudy	25° 14°	0%	SSW 5.0 km/h

Springbok

Day		Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Saturday 26 Sep		Rain showers	18° 13°	80%	W 15.0 km/h
Sunday 27 Sep		Cloudy	22° 11°	0%	SSE 5.0 km/h

De Aar

Day		Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Wind
Saturday 26 Sep		Rain showers	25° 18°	80%	NW 15.0 km/h
Sunday 27 Sep		Cloudy	21° 13°	0%	SE 15.0 km/h

Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.

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