South Africa Weather Forecast for Tuesday, 10 November 2026

A high-pressure system has brought hot and clear conditions to the interior of South Africa, with patchy cloud and mist expected in various parts of the country. The Northern Cape is expected to be the hottest province, with temperatures reaching 37°C in Kimberley. In contrast, the Free State will be the coldest, with temperatures ranging from 10°C in some areas.

The South African Weather Service has issued a red level 10 veld fire conditions warning for several areas, including Postmasburg, De Aar, and Schweizer-Reneke. This warning is valid from 08:00 to 19:59 on Tuesday, 10 November. The conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75, which means fires may develop and spread rapidly, resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.

Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions to prevent veld fires. All personnel and equipment should be removed from the field, and fire teams, labour, and equipment should be placed on full stand-by. At the first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time. All available aircraft should be called in without delay.

The weather forecast for major cities and towns across the nine provinces indicates partly cloudy to mostly clear conditions, with temperatures ranging from 23°C to 39°C. In Gauteng, Johannesburg is expected to reach 28°C, while Pretoria will reach 30°C. In the Western Cape, Cape Town will experience high-level clouds with a temperature of 28°C.

In KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is expected to be partly cloudy with a temperature of 25°C, while Pietermaritzburg will reach 29°C. The Eastern Cape will experience high-level clouds, with Gqeberha reaching 25°C and East London reaching 26°C. In the Free State, Bloemfontein will be mostly clear with a temperature of 35°C.

The North West province will experience partly cloudy conditions, with Mahikeng reaching 34°C and Rustenburg reaching 34°C. In the Northern Cape, Upington will be mostly clear with a temperature of 39°C, while Springbok will experience high-level clouds with a temperature of 36°C.

The South African Weather Service issues impact-based warnings, which indicate the potential impact of the weather on people, roads, and homes. The warning levels range from 1 to 10, with red being the highest level, indicating severe impact. Residents are advised to follow the instructions of SAWS and local disaster management.

Key points

• Veld fire conditions expected in several areas, including Postmasburg, De Aar, and Schweizer-Reneke.
• Hot and clear conditions expected in the interior, with patchy cloud and mist in various parts of the country.
• Red level 10 veld fire conditions warning issued for several areas.