Free State weather in February
Are you planning a trip to Free State in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Free State in February?
Free State is a region in South Africa. February in Free State generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. February falls during the summer season.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Clarens at 25°C to very warm in Philippolis at 31°C. At night it cools down to 18°C in Philippolis and 13°C in Clarens. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Philippolis with an average of 79 mm to heavy rainfall in Van Reenen with 162 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 250 hours of sunshine in Bloemfontein. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at February's conditions in Free State, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Free State's yearly weather, check out our Free State climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Free State?
Bloemfontein
In February Bloemfontein generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Van Reenen
In February Van Reenen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Harrismith
In February Harrismith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Philippolis
In February Philippolis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sterkfontein Dam
In February Sterkfontein Dam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Free State, in South Africa.
Is February the best time to visit Free State?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Free State with often pleasant 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.
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