Free State Weather in September

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

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Bloemfontein Van Reenen Harrismith Philippolis

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

What to Expect in Free State in September

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Clarens to 27°C (81°F) in Parys. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Parys and 7°C (45°F) in Clarens.

To explore the conditions in Free State, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kroonstad with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Van Reenen with 41 mm (1.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this September. For example, Bloemfontein gets approximately 280 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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 September

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

Temperature range in Free State (September)

Precipitation variation in Free State (September)

Bloemfontein

In September Bloemfontein generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
280 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bloemfontein →

Van Reenen

In September Van Reenen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Harrismith

In September Harrismith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Philippolis

In September Philippolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Sterkfontein Dam

In September Sterkfontein Dam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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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 September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bloemfontein 26°C (79°F) 9°C (48°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Van Reenen 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Harrismith 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Philippolis 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Sterkfontein Dam 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Clarens 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)

Free State weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Free State, South Africa in September. The popular destination of Bloemfontein averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

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

Bloemfontein averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Free State, South Africa during September, with Bloemfontein averaging close to 18 mm (0.7 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Bloemfontein. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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