Bloemfontein Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Bloemfontein. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in January to 2°C (36°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Bloemfontein has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 582 mm (23 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Bloemfontein can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 9.2 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Bloemfontein Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Bloemfontein experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.7 hours daily sunshine in December, it dips to 8.3 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Bloemfontein.

The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 66%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year