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South Africa Forecasts Fine, Cold Winter Weather With Local Frost and Fog

High UVB levels mean people should use sun protection during outdoor activity.

Overview

  • The South African Weather Service issued forecasts for 9–10 July that did not include any severe or impact-based warnings.
  • Most of the country will see fine, cool to cold conditions with no widespread rain expected.
  • Morning frost is likely in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the Free State, including areas along the Lesotho border.
  • Patches of morning fog are expected in parts of the Northern and Western Cape and isolated or light coastal showers are possible in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu‑Natal.
  • Several regions face a high UVB sunburn index so residents are advised to limit prolonged sun exposure and use sun protection when outdoors.