Free State, South Africa Weather
- Free State, South Africa Weather
- Current conditions
- Weather forecast
- Averages and extremes
- Yesterday's Data
- Temperature and possibility of rain in Free State over the next 12 hours
- Temperature and possibility of rain in Free State in the coming days
- Rainfall in Free State in the coming days
- Free State Weather Summary
- Weather averages by month
- Free State's weather
- Frequently asked questions
- Comments
Current conditions
Condition: Mainly Clear
Pressure: 857 hPa
Feel like: 15 °C
Temperature: 17°C
Cloud: 21%
Humidity: 83%
Wind: NNE - 24 km/h
Visibility: 31.04 km
30 Day Averages and Extremes
- Average high 27.5°C
- Average low 13.47°C
- Hottest day 33°C (10 November 2026)
- Coldest day 0°C (19 November 2026)
- Average humidity 46.07%
- Days with precipitation 18 days
- Highest precipitation 34 mm (04 November 2026)
Yesterday's Data
- Max: 29°C
- Min: 16°C
- Total Precipitation: 0 mm
Temperature and possibility of rain in Free State over the next 12 hours
Temperature and possibility of rain in Free State in the coming days
Rainfall in Free State in the coming days
Free State Climate Summary
Free State features a Mid-latitude steppe (Köppen classification: BSk), with an average annual temperature of 21.07ºC (69.93ºF), which is about -0.15% lower than the national average for South Africa. Annually, the city experiences approximately 33.4 millimeters (1.31 inches) of rainfall, spread across 58.8 rainy days, accounting for 16.11% of the year.
| Longitude | -28.4541105 |
| Latitude | 26.7967849 |
| Yearly high temperature | 25.34ºC (77.61ºF) |
| Yearly low temperature | 12.84ºC (55.11ºF) |
| Hottest month | January 30.58ºC (87.04ºF) |
| Coldest month | June 6.05ºC (42.89ºF) |
| Yearly precip | 33.4mm (1.31in) |
| Days with rainfall | 58.8 days (16.11%) |
| Driest month | July (42.88%) |
| Wettest month | January (47.44%) |
Weather averages by month
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30.58° / 18.62° | 10.91 days |
| February | 29.83° / 17.62° | 9.36 days |
| March | 28.34° / 16.01° | 7.45 days |
| April | 23.86° / 12.83° | 5.18 days |
| May | 21.43° / 10.15° | 1.18 days |
| June | 17.35° / 6.05° | 1.0 days |
| July | 17.66° / 5.92° | 0.73 days |
| August | 21.2° / 7.64° | 0.73 days |
| September | 26.01° / 11.21° | 1.45 days |
| October | 28.4° / 14.22° | 3.09 days |
| November | 29.28° / 15.82° | 7.27 days |
| December | 30.2° / 18.02° | 10.45 days |
Free State's weather
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the hottest month in Free State?
January has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 30.58ºC) and June are the coolest (daily mean of 6.05ºC).
2. What should I wear in Free State today?
For today's very hot weather in Free State, with the high temperatures above 28ºC (82.4ºF), consider wearing:
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top
Temperature
Air quality
Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals
- CO2 451
- CO 162
- NH3 0
- NO2 3
- O3 76
- PM10 13
- PM25 13
- SO2 1
- CH4 1,309