Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bloemfontein Climate
Bloemfontein is a city in South Africa (03) with a population of about 556,637. Its average annual temperature is 15.8°C (60°F), with roughly 538 mm of rain per year.
15.8°C
Avg Temp
538
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Bloemfontein Climate
Bloemfontein has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F) and receives about 538 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.8°C
Avg Temp
538
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 81 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 95 mm |
| March | 20° / 67° | 77 mm |
| April | 16° / 60° | 42 mm |
| May | 11° / 52° | 17 mm |
| June | 7° / 45° | 9 mm |
| July | 7° / 45° | 9 mm |
| August | 11° / 51° | 15 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 24 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 48 mm |
| November | 20° / 68° | 61 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 60 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bloemfontein
The most comfortable months to visit Bloemfontein are typically December, November and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 30°C high). The coldest is June (near -2°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bloemfontein are typically December, November and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bloemfontein, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C and about 538 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Bloemfontein average about 30°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.