Bloemfontein weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May, Aug–Sep. Bloemfontein sits 1389 m (4,557 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 11%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Aug–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Bloemfontein weather
Is it raining in Bloemfontein right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Bloemfontein this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–34° and lows of 15–18°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Bloemfontein lately?
In the past 7 days, Bloemfontein had 1 rainy day and 4.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bloemfontein?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Bloemfontein weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bloemfontein?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bloemfontein is May, Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in June to 32°C (90°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Bloemfontein?
January is the wettest month, with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Bloemfontein?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Bloemfontein have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 79 mm (3.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months