Bloemfontein Climate by Month
The temperature in Bloemfontein can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to pleasant.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
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 in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 2°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Bloemfontein has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 582 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Bloemfontein can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 90 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 9.2 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Bloemfontein.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Bloemfontein in South Africa
During the months of April, May and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
January has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.
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