Monthly climate guide
Bloemfontein weather in August
With highs near 21°C (70°F) and lows around 3°C (38°F), August feels mild in Bloemfontein. Rainfall averages about 4 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than July and 5°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- It's one of the drier months, with about 88% less rain than Bloemfontein's average.
- Seasonally, August counts as late winter in Bloemfontein — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- August is among Bloemfontein's three coolest months.
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 18°C, so pack a layer.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
3°C
38°F
Rainfall
4 mm
very dry
Humidity
42%
relative
Sky
22%
cloud · mostly sunny
Bloemfontein weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C / 91°F | 17°C / 62°F | 68 mm | 45% | 46% |
| February | 31°C / 87°F | 16°C / 61°F | 75 mm | 51% | 48% |
| March | 29°C / 85°F | 14°C / 58°F | 50 mm | 51% | 42% |
| April | 24°C / 76°F | 10°C / 49°F | 44 mm | 55% | 39% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 6°C / 43°F | 11 mm | 50% | 27% |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 2°C / 35°F | 16 mm | 52% | 23% |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 1°C / 34°F | 8 mm | 50% | 17% |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 3°C / 38°F | 4 mm | 42% | 22% |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 7°C / 45°F | 6 mm | 34% | 27% |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 11°C / 51°F | 22 mm | 34% | 34% |
| November | 31°C / 87°F | 13°C / 55°F | 43 mm | 37% | 37% |
| December | 32°C / 90°F | 16°C / 60°F | 67 mm | 43% | 48% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Bloemfontein?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bloemfontein →Other South Africa cities in August
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Bloemfontein in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Bloemfontein?
August is a reasonable time for Bloemfontein: highs around 21°C and about 4 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Bloemfontein in August?
Average highs are about 21°C (70°F) and average lows about 3°C (38°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bloemfontein in August?
Bloemfontein typically gets around 4 mm of rain in August — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bloemfontein (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.