Weather in October in Free State
Thinking about venturing to Free State this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Free State in October?
Free State 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 in Clarens to 29°C in Bloemfontein. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Bloemfontein and 9°C in Clarens.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Philippolis with an average of 34 mm to high rainfall in Van Reenen with 102 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 290 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 specific regional insights in Free State for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Free State climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Free State?
Bloemfontein
In October Bloemfontein generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Van Reenen
In October Van Reenen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Harrismith
In October Harrismith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Philippolis
In October Philippolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sterkfontein Dam
In October Sterkfontein Dam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate 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 October the best time to visit Free State?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Free State 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.
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