Climate and Weather of Free State, South Africa
In South Africa you have several regions, one of which is called Free State. The most popular city in this region is Bloemfontein, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Free State. For detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.
In Free State, during the months of May and August you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C.
The hottest season / summer is in January, February, March, October, November and December.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.
Additional climate insights:
- The months of January, February, March and December have a high chance of precipitation.
- Free State has dry periods in June, July, August and September.
- January is the wettest month in Free State. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
- July is the driest month.
- The warmest month in Free State is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
- The coldest month is July with an average maximum daytime temperature of 19°C.
- December is the sunniest month in Free State.
Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Free State, South Africa?
Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.