Free State Weather in October

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

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Bloemfontein Van Reenen Harrismith Philippolis

Planning a trip to Free State, South Africa this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Free State in October

Free State, South Africa is a region in South Africa. October in Free State generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Clarens to 29°C (84°F) in Bloemfontein. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Bloemfontein and 9°C (48°F) in Clarens.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Free State, South Africa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Philippolis with an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) to high rainfall in Van Reenen with 102 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in October. Bloemfontein typically receives 290 hours of sunlight, making it 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 October

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

Temperature range in Free State (October)

Precipitation variation in Free State (October)

Bloemfontein

In October Bloemfontein generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
290 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Bloemfontein →

Van Reenen

In October Van Reenen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
Climate in Van Reenen →

Harrismith

In October Harrismith 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 excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Harrismith →

Philippolis

In October Philippolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Philippolis →

Sterkfontein Dam

In October Sterkfontein Dam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Free State, in South Africa.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bloemfontein 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Van Reenen 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Harrismith 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Philippolis 28°C (82°F) 12°C (54°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Sterkfontein Dam 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Clarens 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)

Free State weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across Free State, South Africa in October. The popular destination of Bloemfontein averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Bloemfontein peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in October, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

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

October is on the drier side in Free State, South Africa. Bloemfontein averages only about 46 mm (1.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Bloemfontein. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have good weather conditions.

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