Free State Weather in June

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

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Bloemfontein Van Reenen Harrismith Philippolis

Planning a journey to Free State, South Africa this June and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Free State in June

Free State, South Africa is a region in South Africa. June in Free State generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with low precipitation. The month of June is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Fouriesburg at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Parys at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Parys and 0°C (32°F) in Fouriesburg. While June might be the chilliest month, Free State, South Africa offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

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

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Parys with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Ladybrand with 18 mm (0.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Bloemfontein enjoys about 250 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 June

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

Temperature range in Free State (June)

Precipitation variation in Free State (June)

Bloemfontein

In June Bloemfontein generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
250 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bloemfontein →

Van Reenen

In June Van Reenen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Harrismith

In June Harrismith generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Harrismith →

Philippolis

In June Philippolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Sterkfontein Dam

In June Sterkfontein Dam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bloemfontein 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Van Reenen 19°C (66°F) 4°C (39°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Harrismith 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Philippolis 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Sterkfontein Dam 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Clarens 17°C (63°F) 0°C (32°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)

Free State weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

In June, Free State, South Africa generally has perfect weather conditions. Bloemfontein sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

In Bloemfontein, the average daytime high in June is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

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

Not particularly. Bloemfontein averages just 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain in June, making it a mostly dry month for Free State, South Africa.

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

We consider June to be one of the best times to travel to Free State, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Bloemfontein is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Free State, South Africa is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Bloemfontein. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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