Free State Weather in August

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

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Bloemfontein Van Reenen Harrismith Philippolis

Planning a getaway to Free State, South Africa this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Free State in August

Free State, South Africa is a region in South Africa. August in Free State generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Clarens at 19°C (66°F) and warm in Parys at 23°C (73°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Parys and 3°C (37°F) in Clarens.

For specific regional insights in Free State, South Africa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Parys with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to low rainfall in Van Reenen with 28 mm (1.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Bloemfontein gets approximately 285 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Free State, South Africa?

Temperature range in Free State (August)

Precipitation variation in Free State (August)

Bloemfontein

In August Bloemfontein generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
272 hours
285 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bloemfontein →

Van Reenen

In August Van Reenen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Van Reenen →

Harrismith

In August Harrismith generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
25 mm (1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Harrismith →

Philippolis

In August Philippolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Sterkfontein Dam

In August Sterkfontein Dam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bloemfontein 22°C (72°F) 5°C (41°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Van Reenen 22°C (72°F) 6°C (43°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Harrismith 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Philippolis 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Sterkfontein Dam 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Clarens 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)

Free State weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Free State, South Africa in August. The popular destination of Bloemfontein averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Bloemfontein, the average daytime high in August is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

August is on the drier side in Free State, South Africa. Bloemfontein averages only about 16 mm (0.6 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Free State, South Africa with overall perfect weather in Bloemfontein.

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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