Frosty Mornings, Clear Skies: Gauteng Welcomes August With a Calm Winter Weekend

A Frosty Start to August With No Rain in Sight

Johannesburg and Pretoria residents can prepare for a dry, calm winter weekend as Gauteng steps into August wrapped in frost and clear blue skies. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has forecasted no rain across the province, making it a great opportunity to enjoy Joburg’s winter sunshine, if you don’t mind the icy mornings.

Johannesburg: Cold, Crisp, and Calm

In the City of Gold, Saturday morning will greet early risers with a bracing 5°C. But don’t expect things to warm up much—daytime highs will hover around 16°C. Sunday brings a slight improvement with the mercury climbing to 18°C by afternoon. Skies are expected to stay mostly clear across both days, offering a bright, albeit brisk, winter atmosphere.

Winds will be light and barely noticeable, maxing out at around 5km/h. Humidity won’t be much of a bother either, sitting comfortably at around 60% on Sunday morning.

Locals used to erratic weather might find this stability welcome. “Honestly, I’ll take this over rain and traffic jams any day,” said Sandton resident Thando Mokoena in a comment on a local Facebook weather group. “Layer up and enjoy the sun!”

Pretoria: Sunny Days, Bitter Mornings

Pretorians will wake up to mornings as cold as 6°C this weekend, but sunny skies will help warm things up slightly. Saturday’s high is expected to reach 18°C, with Sunday nudging just a degree higher to 19°C.

Humidity will fluctuate between 40% and 75%, which means dry lips and static hair may make a return. Winds will remain light, shifting from easterly breezes in the mornings to a subtle south-westerly flow by evening. At 10km/h, they won’t be kicking up much dust.

Saws has also warned of possible frost in southern Gauteng, especially during early morning hours. Gardeners in areas like Vanderbijlpark and Heidelberg might want to cover their plants or bring potted greenery indoors.

What’s Behind the Dry Spell?

According to Saws forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela, the eastern parts of the country might see some isolated showers and cloud cover, but Gauteng is expected to remain dry and settled. “It will be fine and cold over the southern areas of the province, but cool in places in the north. No precipitation is expected,” he explained.

The relatively still weather is thanks to a stable high-pressure system currently dominating the region’s upper atmosphere, keeping conditions calm and dry.

Perfect Weather for a Winter Stroll or a Stay-In Movie Night

While chilly, this kind of predictable weather is ideal for a brisk walk through Emmarentia Dam or a visit to Pretoria’s Union Buildings gardens. But for those who’d rather stay home, a fleece blanket and hot chocolate will pair perfectly with the evening chill.

With no clouds, no rain, and barely a breeze in sight, Gauteng’s winter weekend looks to be as serene as it gets.

So whether you’re heading out or hunkering down, make sure to dress warm—because while the skies may be clear, the mornings will definitely bite.

{Source: The Citizen}

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