Saturday starts the weekend on a mild, grey note across the Western Cape. Cape Town sits between 13 and 18 degrees under partly cloudy skies, while Stellenbosch reaches 18 and Paarl 20 under cloud. Down in George, expect slight rain and a top of 16. Sunday is the pick of the two days, with clear skies and a proper warm-up: Cape Town climbs to 24, Stellenbosch to 26 and Paarl to 28. George stays cloudy but warms to 21.
The weather service has veld fire condition warnings out for Knysna, Bitou (Plettenberg Bay), George and Swellendam. If you are heading that way, skip the braai in open veld, never toss a cigarette, and report any smoke quickly. Enjoy the sunshine safely.
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Warnings and Advisories for Western Cape
Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsKnysna, Bitou / Plettenberg Bay, George + 3 more · valid until 20:59 on 1 October▼
Areas: Knysna, Bitou / Plettenberg Bay, George, Swellendam, Hessequa / Riversdale, Mossel Bay / Mosselbay.
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 2Damaging WindsPrince Albert, Hantam / Calvinia, Beaufort West + 2 more · valid until 18:59 on 1 October▼
Localised damage to settlements (formal and informal) and temporary structures.
Some transport routes and travel services will be affected by wind while some journeys may require longer travel times.
Localised problems for high-sided vehicles on prone routes due to cross winds on exposed roads (such as parts of the N1)
Isolated incidents of uprooted trees
What to do: Stay indoors where possible away from windows facing the direction of the wind. Watch for sudden crosswinds—especially between tall buildings or on open roadways. Be alert for fallen trees, downed power lines, and airborne debris. Ensure that all temporary structures are well anchored.
Yellow level 2Damaging WindsTheewaterskloof / Grabouw, M_Table Bay / Table Bay, M_City of Cape town / Cape Point + 6 more · valid until 20:59 on 1 October▼
Areas: Theewaterskloof / Grabouw, M_Table Bay / Table Bay, M_City of Cape town / Cape Point, Swellendam, M_Cape Agulhas / Cape Agulhas 1, Overstrand / Hermanus, M_Overstrand / Hermanus, M_Cape Agulhas / Cape Agulhas 2, Cape Agulhas.
Localised damage to settlements (formal and informal) and temporary structures. Some transport routes and travel services will be affected by wind while some journeys may require longer travel times. Localised problems for high-sided vehicles on prone routes due to cross winds on exposed roads (such as parts of the N1), and working at heights are at risk. Isolated incidents of uprooted trees are possible. Small vessels at risk of taking on water and capsizing in locality. Difficulty in navigation at sea due to strong winds.
What to do: Stay indoors where possible away from windows facing the direction of the wind. Watch for sudden crosswinds—especially between tall buildings or on open roadways. Be alert for fallen trees, downed power lines, and airborne debris. Ensure that all temporary structures are well anchored.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Cape Town
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Tides
Saturday3 Oct
Partly cloudy
18°13°
0%
SE 25.0 km/h
L 01:32 · H 07:58 · L 14:20 · H 20:37
Sunday4 Oct
Clear skies
24°12°
0%
E 5.0 km/h
L 03:22 · H 09:49 · L 16:36 · H 22:42
More weather forecasts for the Western Cape
Stellenbosch
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday3 Oct
Cloudy
18°10°
0%
SE 15.0 km/h
Sunday4 Oct
Clear skies
26°9°
0%
ENE 10.0 km/h
Paarl
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday3 Oct
Cloudy
20°10°
0%
ESE 15.0 km/h
Sunday4 Oct
Clear skies
28°10°
0%
E 5.0 km/h
George
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday3 Oct
Slight rain
16°13°
60%
SSE 10.0 km/h
Sunday4 Oct
Cloudy
21°12°
0%
ENE 5.0 km/h
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.
