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South Africa's Chilly Winter Continues with Coastal Rain
10 Jul
Summary
- Cold to cool temperatures expected across inland provinces with morning frost.
- Light rain and showers forecast for parts of the southern and eastern coastline.
- No severe weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service.
South Africa continues to face a chilly winter on Thursday, July 10, 2026, with widespread cold to cool temperatures across inland provinces like Gauteng, Limpopo, and the Free State. These areas will experience fine conditions, and some may see morning frost.
Coastal regions, however, are set to receive rainfall. The southern coast, from the Garden Route into the Eastern Cape, has a 60% chance of scattered showers. Light morning rain is also possible along the Western Cape's south coast, including areas near Cape Town, with a 30% probability. Isolated showers are expected along the Eastern Cape coast.
KwaZulu-Natal will begin fine and cold, potentially experiencing evening showers and rain along the coast and adjacent areas, also with a 30% chance. Motorists are advised to be cautious of morning fog in the Western and Eastern Cape, and strong south-easterly winds are anticipated along the south-western coastline. No severe weather alerts have been issued.
