When to go · Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- BloemfonteinHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Medium
South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bloemfontein, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
Mar: 10
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
March: Inside Bloemfontein's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Bloemfontein: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings