Today brings high level cloud and a mild 20C in Cape Town, while inland it is properly warm, with Paarl reaching 27C, George 26C and Stellenbosch 25C. Tomorrow turns cooler with slight rain about, and Sunday is the chilliest day of the lot, with rain showers and Cape Town topping out at only 15C, Stellenbosch 13C and Paarl 16C.
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From Monday things settle, with partly cloudy skies, highs of 18 to 19C and cool mornings around 10C in the city. Slight rain returns on Wednesday before high level cloud on Thursday. SAWS has veld fire warnings out for Prince Albert, Calvinia, Beaufort West and Ladismith, so skip open fires there and only braai where it is safe.
Warnings and Advisories for Western Cape
Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsPrince Albert, Hantam / Calvinia, Beaufort West + 3 more · from 09:00 on Friday 16 October, valid until 17:59 on 16 October▼
Areas
Prince Albert
Hantam / Calvinia
Beaufort West
Kannaland / Ladismith
Oudtshoorn
Laingsburg
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.
AdvisoryHeat AdvisoryPrince Albert, Beaufort West, Kannaland / Ladismith + 1 more · from 08:00 on Friday 16 October, valid until 17:59 on 16 October▼
Areas
Prince Albert
Beaufort West
Kannaland / Ladismith
Oudtshoorn
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 drink plenty of water. Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated. 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.
1 itemFire Danger WarningsExtremely high fire danger conditions are expected over most parts of the Northern Cape, eastern parts of the Western…▼
Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over most parts of the Northern Cape, eastern parts of the Western Cape, in places over the western and central parts of the Eastern Cape, western parts of the Free State, in places over the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, south-eastern parts of Mpumalanga as well as the northern and western parts of Limpopo.
1 itemAdvisoriesVery hot to extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions are expected in places over the Central and Little Karoo…▼
Very hot to extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions are expected in places over the Central and Little Karoo District Municipalities in the Western Cape, as well as the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
The 7-day forecast for Cape Town comes first, then 3 more towns across Western Cape.
7-Day Weather Forecast: Cape Town
Saffarazzi Weather
Western Cape 7-Day Weather Forecast
Cape Town20°/14°
20°/14°
Today · High level clouds
Rain0%WindN 10 km/hFeels18°Humidity70-90%UVLowAir qualityModerate (43)Cloud106%Sun06:02 – 19:00TidesH 06:02 · L 11:55 · H 18:05Sea16.4°C · 3.04 m waves · 10.9 s swell
SAWS outlook: Morning fog patches in places in the western parts, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot but very hot to extremely hot in places in the eastern parts. It will be cool along the south-west coast and adjacent interior. The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong north-westerly in the west and south-west, but moderate southerly along the south coast. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High.
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.
