Free State, South Africa Weather

Free State,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
9°C
48.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 863 hPa

Feel like: 5 °C

Temperature: 9°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 37%

Wind: ENE - 6 km/h

Visibility: 40.86 km

Weather forecast

Wed
05 Aug
6°C / 21°C
Clear Sky
Thu
06 Aug
6°C / 21°C
Clear Sky
Fri
07 Aug
7°C / 21°C
Overcast
Sat
08 Aug
8°C / 21°C
Mainly Clear
Sun
09 Aug
9°C / 19°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
22:00 PM
-4° /
-4° /
Clear Sky
37% 8 km/h
23:00 PM
-4° /
-4° /
Clear Sky
39% 10 km/h
00:00 AM
-4° /
-4° /
Clear Sky
45% 10 km/h
01:00 AM
-4° /
-4° /
Clear Sky
51% 10 km/h
02:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
54% 10 km/h
03:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
56% 11 km/h
04:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
57% 13 km/h
05:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
58% 13 km/h
06:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
48% 16 km/h
07:00 AM
-2° / 12°
-2° / 12°
Clear Sky
36% 20 km/h
08:00 AM
-2° / 15°
-2° / 15°
Clear Sky
28% 25 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 18.47°C
  • Average low 5.3°C
  • Hottest day 24°C (17 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (18 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 48.37%
  • Days with precipitation 8 days
  • Highest precipitation 40 mm (10 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 18°C
  • Min: 1°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

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 mild weather in Free State, with temperatures between 16ºC to 19ºC (60.8ºF to 66.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Casual sneakers or loafers
- Long-sleeve shirt or blouse
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Lightweight sweater or cardigan

Temperature

Early
-4°C / 4°C
Morning
-3°C / 15°C
Afternoon
0°C / 15°C
Evening
-4°C / 9°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 446
  • CO 149
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 12
  • O3 63
  • PM10 22
  • PM25 22
  • SO2 9
  • CH4 1,323

Sunrise / Sunset

04:52
15:44