worldweather20°Ccooler than usual
usually 21°C–28°C
cooler than 88% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
Weather in Bloemfontein - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Bloemfontein, South Africa: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Bloemfontein
today🌧️
20°💧 16.4 mm
Sun🌧️
18°💧 17.1 mm
Mon🌧️
15°💧 5.1 mm
Tue🌧️
19°💧 0.2 mm
Wed☁️
22°night 19°
Thu☁️
23°night 19°
Fri🌤️
24°💧 0.7 mm
Sat☀️
25°night 19°
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Monday 7 Sept in Bloemfontein, the forecast high is 15°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 22°C to 28°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 97% of similar days.
18°Cexceptionally cool
usually 22°C–28°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: stronger than usual
15°Cexceptionally cool
usually 22°C–28°C
cooler than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
19°Cexceptionally cool
usually 22°C–28°C
cooler than 93% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: lighter than usual
22°Ccooler than usual
usually 22°C–29°C
cooler than 79% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally light
23°Ccooler than usual
usually 23°C–29°C
cooler than 73% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally light
24°Cnear normal
usually 23°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 25°C by day. The coolest year was 1981 (19°C) and the warmest was 2007 (29°C). The current forecast averages 20°C - lower than in 93% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
21°
around 17° at night · days with rain: 8
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
26°
around 6° at night · rain chance 12%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
28°
around 9° at night · rain chance 16%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Bloemfontein: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 21° by day and 17° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 26° in September, and about 28° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Day-by-day forecast for Bloemfontein
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️20°heavy rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️18°heavy rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️15°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️22°broken clouds
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️23°overcast clouds
Friday11 September 2026
🌤️24°scattered clouds
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️25°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️23°moderate rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️21°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌤️25°scattered clouds
Wednesday16 September 2026
☁️27°broken clouds
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️14°moderate rain
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️19°clear sky
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️22°moderate rain
UV index in Bloemfontein - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Bloemfontein is 5 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 40 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.
Air quality and smog in Bloemfontein
Air quality in Bloemfontein is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³, PM10: 7.7 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | 7.5 | 7.7 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).
Bloemfontein weather through the year
Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.
Upcoming public holidays in South Africa: Heritage Day — 24 September · Day of Reconciliation — 16 December · Christmas Day — 25 December.
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FAQ - Bloemfontein weather
What is the weather like in Bloemfontein today?
Today it is about 20° during the day and 14° at night, heavy rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Bloemfontein?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.