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Bloemfontein

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Bloemfontein month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bloemfontein are typically April, August and September, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 2°C), and January the wettest (about 75 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.416.57511.8
February28.316.06411.6
March26.914.25510.9
April22.310.2729.6
May19.76.3219.8
June16.72.999.5
July16.72.21010.0
August19.74.21010.5
September24.58.71811.1
October26.811.43311.4
November28.313.65212.3
December29.415.66712.4

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01 · Overview

Bloemfontein, in brief

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02 · History

How Bloemfontein took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Bloemfontein

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Bloemfontein

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Bloemfontein

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bloemfontein

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bloemfontein

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bloemfontein

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bloemfontein

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01 · Q&A

Where is Bloemfontein located and what are its coordinates?

Bloemfontein is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -29.1211, 26.2140 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bloemfontein?

Bloemfontein has a recorded population of approximately 556,637 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (ZAR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bloemfontein?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bloemfontein include zu, xh, af, nso, en-ZA, tn, st, ts, ss, ve, nr, and the circulating currency is ZAR.

04 · Q&A

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