South Africa weather: Fog on coasts and heat in the interior

South Africa is experiencing varied weather conditions across its provinces, characterized by fog on the southern and eastern coasts and heat in the interior regions.

In the interior, provinces such as Gauteng are expected to remain fine and warm, with a very high UVB sunburn index. Mpumalanga and Limpopo may see morning fog patches on the eastern Highveld, escarpment, and central areas, though conditions are otherwise expected to be fine, ranging from cool to hot in the Lowveld.

The coastal regions are seeing different patterns, with morning fog reported in parts of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. The Eastern Cape may experience cloudy conditions in the south during the morning and evening, while the Western Cape may see hot conditions over the West Coast District.

Specific city forecasts for late August include temperatures in Kimberley reaching 28°C with plenty of sunshine, while Mbombela is expected to reach a maximum of 28°C.