Last updated: Tuesday 10 November 2026, 11:11 SAST – the warnings and advisories below were refreshed after SAWS issued a new high-level alert.
Updated Tuesday 10 November 2026, 05:31 SAST
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Today is the warmest day in the next seven days across much of the Western Cape, with Cape Town reaching 28C under high cloud, Stellenbosch 31C and Paarl a hot 34C. From tomorrow it cools noticeably as cloud moves in, and Cape Town drops to 22C, then 20C on Thursday and Friday. Paarl stays warm at 29C tomorrow and 28C on Thursday, while George sees slight rain on Thursday at 19C.
The weekend brings brighter skies, with Cape Town climbing to 24C on Saturday and 25C under clear skies on Sunday, and Monday staying mostly clear at 23C. There are no SAWS warnings in place. If you are out in Paarl today, keep water handy and find shade in the afternoon heat.
Warnings and Advisories for Western Cape
Red level 10
Veld Fire Conditions
Prince Albert, Drakenstein / Paarl, Hantam / Calvinia + 4 more · valid until 20:59 on 10 November
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Areas
Prince Albert
Drakenstein / Paarl
Hantam / Calvinia
Cederberg / Clanwilliam
Laingsburg
Swartland / Malmesbury
Oudtshoorn
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.
Red level 10
Veld Fire Conditions
Beaufort West, Karoo Hoogland / Sutherland · from 08:00 on Wednesday 11 November, valid until 18:59 on 11 November
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Areas
Beaufort West
Karoo Hoogland / Sutherland
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.
Advisory
Heat Advisory
Breede Valley / Worcester, Drakenstein / Paarl, Bergrivier / Redelinghuys + 12 more · valid until 20:59 on 10 November
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Areas
Breede Valley / Worcester
Drakenstein / Paarl
Bergrivier / Redelinghuys
Swellendam
Hessequa / Riversdale
Witzenberg / Ceres
Langeberg / Robertson
Hantam / Calvinia
Kannaland / Ladismith
Swartland / Malmesbury
Matzikama / Vredendal
Karoo Hoogland / Sutherland
Cederberg / Clanwilliam
Oudtshoorn
Laingsburg
Expected impacts
When the temperature is extremely high, humans’ ability to cool their bodies through sweating is reduced. This can be a real threat that may lead to hyperthermia.
In an extremely hot environment, the most serious health and safety concern is heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal if medical attention is not available immediately.
What to do: Avoid prolonged direct exposure to the sun as far as possible and stay hydrated. If possible, remain in shaded or cool areas, carry umbrellas, during the hottest part of the day especially during the queuing to cast your vote for the local elections. Limit strenuous outdoor activities. Never leave kids in the car unattended. Make sure your animals have access to enough water. Check on vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and young children.
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Fire Danger Warnings
Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over most parts of the Northern Cape, southern parts of North West…
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Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over most parts of the Northern Cape, southern parts of North West, central and western parts of the Free State, as well as in places over the north-western parts of the Western Cape.
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Advisories
Very hot to extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions, with maximum temperatures of 36 to 40C, are expected in places…
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Very hot to extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions, with maximum temperatures of 36 to 40C, are expected in places over the Namakwa District Municipality in the Northern Cape, as well as the interior of the Western Cape.
The 7-day forecast for Cape Town comes first, then 3 more towns across Western Cape.
7-Day Weather Forecast: Cape Town
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Western Cape 7-Day Weather Forecast
Cape Town28°/18°
28°/18°
Today · High level clouds
Rain 0%
Wind SSE 10 km/h
Feels 27°
Humidity 50-80%
UV Low
Air quality Moderate (51)
Cloud 50%
Sun 05:37 – 19:23
Tides H 03:34 · L 09:29 · H 15:39 · L 21:50
Sea 14.9°C · 1.36 m waves · 9.9 s swell
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy in the west in the morning and evening, otherwise fine and warm to hot but very hot over the central and northern interior. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh westerly in the south, becoming light south-easterly during the afternoon, otherwise fresh to strong southerly to south-westerly. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High.
7-day forecast
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
UV
Tides
Today
10 Nov
High level clouds
28°/18°
0%
SSE 10 km/h
Low
H 03:34 · L 09:29 · H 15:39 · L 21:50
Wed
11 Nov
Cloudy
22°/16°
0%
W 10 km/h
Low
H 04:05 · L 10:00 · H 16:08 · L 22:18
Thu
12 Nov
Cloudy
20°/15°
0%
S 15 km/h
Low
H 04:37 · L 10:31 · H 16:39 · L 22:48
Fri
13 Nov
High level clouds
20°/14°
0%
SSE 15 km/h
Low
H 05:11 · L 11:05 · H 17:11 · L 23:21
Sat
14 Nov
Partly cloudy
24°/14°
0%
SE 20 km/h
Low
H 05:48 · L 11:45 · H 17:48 · L 23:59
Sun
15 Nov
Clear skies
25°/14°
0%
SSE 15 km/h
Low
H 06:32 · L 12:36 · H 18:35
Mon
16 Nov
Mostly clear
23°/15°
0%
SE 20 km/h
Low
L 00:48 · H 07:28 · L 13:50 · H 19:43
Around the province
Stellenbosch31°/13° High level clouds · SSW 10 km/h
Paarl34°/15° High level clouds · WSW 10 km/h
George23°/15° High level clouds · WSW 5 km/h
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Stellenbosch 7-Day Weather Forecast
Stellenbosch31°/13°
31°/13°
Today · High level clouds
Rain 0%
Wind SSW 10 km/h
Feels 30°
Humidity 30-65%
UV Low
Air quality Moderate (51)
Cloud 50%
Sun 05:35 – 19:21
7-day forecast
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
UV
Today
10 Nov
High level clouds
31°/13°
0%
SSW 10 km/h
Low
Wed
11 Nov
Cloudy
24°/13°
0%
W 10 km/h
Low
Thu
12 Nov
Cloudy
22°/11°
0%
S 10 km/h
Low
Fri
13 Nov
High level clouds
23°/9°
0%
SE 10 km/h
Low
Sat
14 Nov
Clear skies
27°/9°
0%
ESE 10 km/h
Low
Sun
15 Nov
Clear skies
28°/10°
0%
SE 10 km/h
Low
Mon
16 Nov
Partly cloudy
24°/12°
0%
ESE 10 km/h
Low
Paarl next.
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Paarl 7-Day Weather Forecast
Paarl34°/15°
34°/15°
Today · High level clouds
Rain 0%
Wind WSW 10 km/h
Feels 32°
Humidity 15-60%
UV Low
Air quality Moderate (51)
Cloud 50%
Sun 05:35 – 19:20
7-day forecast
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
UV
Today
10 Nov
High level clouds
34°/15°
0%
WSW 10 km/h
Low
Wed
11 Nov
Cloudy
29°/13°
0%
WSW 10 km/h
Low
Thu
12 Nov
Cloudy
28°/12°
0%
SW 10 km/h
Low
Fri
13 Nov
High level clouds
28°/11°
0%
SSE 10 km/h
Low
Sat
14 Nov
Clear skies
31°/11°
0%
SE 10 km/h
Low
Sun
15 Nov
Clear skies
32°/12°
0%
ESE 5 km/h
Low
Mon
16 Nov
Mostly clear
30°/13°
0%
SE 10 km/h
Low
George next.
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George 7-Day Weather Forecast
George23°/15°
23°/15°
Today · High level clouds
Rain 0%
Wind WSW 5 km/h
Feels 23°
Humidity 50-65%
UV Low
Air quality Moderate (51)
Cloud 106%
Sun 05:21 – 19:07
7-day forecast
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
UV
Today
10 Nov
High level clouds
23°/15°
0%
WSW 5 km/h
Low
Wed
11 Nov
Cloudy
24°/15°
0%
SSW 10 km/h
Low
Thu
12 Nov
Slight rain
19°/15°
30%
SSE 10 km/h
Low
Fri
13 Nov
Cloudy
18°/13°
0%
SSW 5 km/h
Low
Sat
14 Nov
Partly cloudy
20°/12°
0%
ESE 10 km/h
Low
Sun
15 Nov
Partly cloudy
22°/12°
0%
SE 5 km/h
Low
Mon
16 Nov
Cloudy
20°/14°
0%
SE 10 km/h
Low
That is every town in Western Cape on our list.
How SAWS weather warning levels work
The South African Weather Service issues impact-based warnings. They say what the weather could do to people, roads and homes, not only how strong it will be. Each warning has a colour and a level from 1 to 10.
Yellow (Levels 1 to 4): minor to moderate impact. Local disruption such as flooded streets, travel delays or damage to informal homes. Stay alert.
Orange (Levels 5 to 8): significant impact. Major travel problems, power cuts, flooding in low-lying areas and damage to property are likely. Prepare and take action.
Red (Levels 9 and 10): severe impact. Widespread flooding, washed-away roads, damaged buildings and danger to life. Take emergency precautions at once.
The number also reflects how likely the impact is, so two warnings of the same colour can differ in how likely they are to happen. Always follow SAWS and your local disaster management.
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.
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