WEATHER: Brutal cold front to slam Gauteng, bringing heavy rainfall
For the most part, July has been relatively warmer than June in Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, and Mpumalanga. Two cold fronts affected these provinces in June, bringing subzero temperatures in some areas, especially during the mornings.
According to AccuWeather , temperatures are expected to drop significantly on Monday as the cold front approaches Gauteng, with rain also predicted.
The cold front will reach the province on Monday, causing Johannesburg to have a maximum temperature of 11°C. On Tuesday, the 'City of Gold' will experience another chilly day, with a maximum of 12°C.
In Pretoria, temperatures will drop to 13°C, with a 60% chance of rain. Conditions are expected to improve starting next Wednesday as temperatures gradually rise into the high teens.
Looking ahead to this week, forecast models suggest that cool to warm weather will dominate Gauteng before the cold front settles in.
For many years in South Africa, the last week of July has been known as the coldest time of the year. Many residents of Gauteng have been enjoying the mild temperatures over the past two weeks, with peaks around 20 degrees Celsius in most areas. However, early forecasts suggest that this could be the harshest cold front of the year.
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