Bloemfontein weather in October (Free State, South Africa)

How does the October weather in Bloemfontein compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During October, Bloemfontein experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 29°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Bloemfontein in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. On average, there are about 7 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 290 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bloemfontein climate page with graphs.

 

Bloemfontein, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 50%  

Sunshine 290 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in October

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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