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Weather in July in Free State

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

What is the weather like in Free State in July?

Free State is a region in South Africa. July in Free State generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. In July, it is winter.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is moderate in Fouriesburg at 16°C and pleasant in Parys at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Parys and -1°C in Fouriesburg.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Parys with an average of 4.9 mm to low rainfall in Van Reenen with 15 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Bloemfontein usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 272 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 July'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.

Where to go in Free State in July

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Free State on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Free State?

Bloemfontein

In July Bloemfontein generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bloemfontein
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
19°C 
2°C 
250 hours 
13 mm 
3 days 
19°C 
2°C 
272 hours 
9.2 mm 
2 days 
August   >> August
>>  
22°C 
5°C 
285 hours 
16 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Bloemfontein

Van Reenen

In July Van Reenen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Van Reenen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
19°C 
4°C 
13 mm 
2 days 
19°C 
4°C 
15 mm 
2 days 
August   >> August
>>  
22°C 
6°C 
28 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Van Reenen

Harrismith

In July Harrismith generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Harrismith
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
18°C 
3°C 
12 mm 
2 days 
18°C 
3°C 
11 mm 
2 days 
August   >> August
>>  
21°C 
5°C 
25 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Harrismith

Philippolis

In July Philippolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Philippolis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
18°C 
3°C 
17 mm 
3 days 
18°C 
3°C 
12 mm 
2 days 
August   >> August
>>  
21°C 
5°C 
16 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Philippolis

Sterkfontein Dam

In July Sterkfontein Dam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sterkfontein Dam
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
18°C 
3°C 
13 mm 
2 days 
18°C 
2°C 
13 mm 
2 days 
August   >> August
>>  
21°C 
5°C 
28 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Sterkfontein Dam

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Free State, in South Africa.

Is July the best time to visit Free State?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Free State with overall perfect weather in Bloemfontein. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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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