Bloemfontein
Capital of South Africa
Bloemfontein is a capital city in South Africa with a population of about 256,000 as of 2011. Visitors often come to see the National Women's Monument and the Anglo-Boer War Museum.
What to see
The city is home to the National Women's Monument and the nearby Anglo-Boer War Museum. The Boyden Observatory is also located in the area.
When to go
Bloemfontein has warm summers and cool, dry winters. January and February are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 29 °C to 30 °C, though these are also the wettest months with up to 113 mm of rain. If you prefer cooler, drier weather, consider visiting between May and August. During these months, rainfall is minimal, often occurring on only one day per month, though temperatures drop significantly, with July lows reaching 1 °C.
Getting there
Bram Fischer International Airport is located 8 km from Bloemfontein, making it the primary entry point for air travel to the city.
Top sights in Bloemfontein
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is February, with about 113 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 99 | 113 | 88 | 48 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 24 | 57 | 76 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bloemfontein (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Boyden Observatory