Cape Town enjoyed a fine and warm summer, but as the season changes and winter approaches, there is set to be a sharp drop in weather temperatures this week.
According to Windguru, temperatures will begin to fall from Tuesday, with a high of only 17°C and plenty of cloud cover around.
The temperatures will drop even further by Thursday, and there is some rainy weather predicted as well for the Workers’ Day public holiday.
Friday looks like another chilly day for Capetonians, before things begin to brighten up on Saturday and Sunday as temperatures head back towards 20°C, while there should be clear skies and minimal wind.
Winter weather prediction for Cape Town
According to forecasters, as winter approaches, South Africa should expect to face a drier-than-usual season, including the Cape.
“Predictions indicate enhanced probabilities for below-normal rainfall. Temperatures are expected to be above-normal during this period,” said Christien Engelbrecht, Lead Scientist at the South African Weather Service.
“The influence of ENSO over South Africa is mostly restricted to the mid-summer months and the summer rainfall region.
“This means that neither El Niño nor La Niña will have a significant impact on the winter weather this year.
“The South-Western parts of the country rely on rainfall for water storage purposes,” Engelbrecht added. “If the predicted below-normal rainfall occurs, water storage can be negatively impacted.”
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