Cloudy and rainy conditions are expected across parts of the Western and Eastern Cape this weekend, with stronger winds along the coast.

South Africa is set for a mixed weekend of warm temperatures, cloudy skies and periods of rain, with strong winds and dangerous coastal conditions expected in several areas.

Saturday will bring generally fine and cool to warm weather across the interior, although conditions will be noticeably more unsettled over the southern and south-western parts of the country.

The Western Cape will be cloudy and cool, with morning fog along the south coast and nearby interior. Isolated showers and rain are expected across much of the province, increasing to scattered showers along the south coast and adjacent interior.

Rain chances will generally be around 30% over the western and central parts, rising to 60% in areas along the southern coastline and parts of the Garden Route.