What’s the climate like in Bloemfontein?
The current climate of Bloemfontein features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bloemfontein in recent years was 41°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in July 2014.
On average, Bloemfontein receives 327 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of South Africa? Check out the weather and climate in places like Cape Town, Krugerpark, Johannesburg, or have a look at other destinations in South Africa.
Best time to visit Bloemfontein?
The best time to visit Bloemfontein for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Bloemfontein.
Climate Table of Bloemfontein
The climate table of Bloemfontein shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 34 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 47 | 58 | 29 | 33 | 17 | 24 | 15 | 7,1 | 8,0 | 11 | 38 | 39 |
| UV Index | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 327 mm per year, averaging 27 mm per month
- Driest months: 7,1 mm in August, 8,0 mm in September and 11 mm in October
- Wettest months: 58 mm in February, 47 mm in January and 39 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Bloemfontein
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bloemfontein
This graph shows how much precipitation Bloemfontein, South Africa, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bloemfontein
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bloemfontein
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bloemfontein
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bloemfontein, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bloemfontein by Month
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