Free State Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Free State, South Africa in April.

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Bloemfontein Van Reenen Harrismith Philippolis

Considering a trip to Free State, South Africa this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Free State in April

Free State, South Africa is a region in South Africa. April in Free State generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Clarens at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Bloemfontein at 25°C (77°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in Bloemfontein and 8°C (46°F) in Clarens.

To explore the conditions in Free State, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Philippolis with an average of 43 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Ladybrand with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Bloemfontein sees close to 250 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Free State by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Free State — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bloemfontein)

January32°C (90°F) February31°C (88°F) March29°C (84°F) April25°C (77°F) May22°C (72°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August22°C (72°F) September26°C (79°F) October29°C (84°F) November30°C (86°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Free State in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Free State.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Free State

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Free State, South Africa?

Temperature range in Free State (April)

Precipitation variation in Free State (April)

Bloemfontein

In April Bloemfontein generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
250 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Van Reenen

In April Van Reenen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
7 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Harrismith

In April Harrismith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Philippolis

In April Philippolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Sterkfontein Dam

In April Sterkfontein Dam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Free State in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bloemfontein 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Van Reenen 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Harrismith 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Philippolis 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Sterkfontein Dam 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Clarens 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Free State weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Free State, South Africa in April?

April in Free State, South Africa brings perfect weather. In Bloemfontein, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Free State, South Africa in April?

Bloemfontein averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Free State, South Africa get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Free State, South Africa during April, with Bloemfontein averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Free State, South Africa?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Free State, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Bloemfontein is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Bloemfontein. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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