Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 6 May 2025.
The South African Weather Service (Saws) has released its latest weather forecast for Tuesday, 6 May 2025.
Extremely high fire danger is expected in the Nama Khoi municipality, while most provinces enjoy cool, fine weather. Here’s what you need to know.
Weather warnings, Tuesday, 6 May
Impact-based warnings
The weather service has warned that extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Nama Khoi municipality of the Northern Cape.
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Provincial weather forecast
Here’s what to expect in your province on Tuesday, 6 May:
Gauteng:
Residents of Gauteng can expect fine and cool weather.
The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “high”.
Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.
Mpumalanga:
Mpumalanga residents can expect fine and cool conditions, but warm in the Lowveld.
Limpopo:
The day will start with morning fog over the southwestern Bushveld; otherwise, it will be fine and cool to warm.
North West:
Fine and cool to warm weather awaits North West residents.
Free State:
Residents of the Free State will experience fine and cool conditions.
Northern Cape:
The day will be fine and warm but cool in the southern interior.
Western Cape:
Western Cape residents can expect early morning fog patches over the south-western interior; otherwise, it will be fine and warm but cool in the extreme south.
Eastern Cape (western half):
It will be fine and warm, but cool along the coast.
Eastern Cape (eastern half):
The day will be fine and warm.
KwaZulu-Natal:
Residents of KwaZulu-Natal can look forward to morning fog over the northern interior; otherwise, it will be fine and warm but cool in the west.
The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “extreme”.
Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.
