Hold onto your hats (and umbrellas) Northern Cape! – DFA

This week, the Northern Cape’s weather is turning heads and lifting hats. With a bit of everything, from sizzling sunshine to gusty winds and surprise showers, it’s a forecast that keeps you guessing and reaching for both sunscreen and umbrellas. Here’s the scoop for Kimberley and Upington, where the elements are playing their own version of musical chairs:

THIS week, the Northern Cape’s weather is turning heads and lifting hats. With a bit of everything, from sizzling sunshine to gusty winds and surprise showers, it’s a forecast that keeps you guessing and reaching for both sunscreen and umbrellas. Here’s the scoop for Kimberley and Upington, where the elements are playing their own version of musical chairs.

KIMBERLEY’S WHIRLWIND WEEK

Kimberley begins the week on a warm note, with temperatures peaking around 29°C on Monday. The skies are clear, the sun is shining, and it almost seems like a perfect week ahead. But the Northern Cape winds have other plans! By Wednesday, temperatures dip slightly to 27°C as gusty winds pick up, blowing through Kimberley with speeds of up to 30km/h. You’ll want to keep a firm grip on those hats and maybe rethink the picnic plans.

Then, as Friday arrives, a much-anticipated surprise enters the scene: rain! Yes, light showers are predicted for Friday afternoon, bringing a cool 24°C high, refreshing the air, and offering a treat for the local plants. Saturday continues to stay cool at 23°C, with clouds lingering and a gentle breeze following the rain. By Sunday, Kimberley shakes off the storm clouds as the sun returns, with a pleasant high of 26°C and just a light, playful breeze in the air.

UPINGTON’S SURPRISE SHOWERS AND SUNSHINE

Over in Upington, it’s a sunny start with temperatures climbing to 32°C on Monday and Tuesday – ideal for soaking up some early-spring warmth. But come Thursday, temperatures drop to around 29°C, and the air turns gusty as winds pick up, reaching speeds of 35km/h. A sense of excitement lingers as clouds roll in, hinting at a potential change.

Sure enough, Friday brings a surprise! Scattered showers are expected in the afternoon, cooling things down to a cosy 26°C and leaving the earth refreshed. The rain is brief but welcome, giving Upington’s sunbaked ground a rare sip of water. Saturday stays mild at 25°C, and the winds return, adding a lively twist to the weekend. By Sunday, the skies clear up, and Upington finishes off with a warm, sunny high of 28°C and a calm breeze, closing out a week of thrilling weather changes.

STAY ON YOUR TOES!

So, whether you’re in Kimberley or Upington, be ready for a bit of everything this week: sunshine, strong winds, and a dash of rain to keep things interesting. Don’t forget to bring a light jacket, an umbrella, and a smile – you never know what the weather might throw your way!