Bloemfontein weather in December
In December, Bloemfontein sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 76 mm of rain across 10.3 wet days and about 13.8 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of December to 13 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Bloemfontein's 10th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bloemfontein's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- 10.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 54 min
- 5:16 AM – 7:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.73 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Bloemfontein is judicial capital of South Africa.
- Density
- 2,357/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1846
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical December day in Bloemfontein reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 15 |
| 2 | 30 | 15 |
| 3 | 30 | 15 |
| 4 | 30 | 15 |
| 5 | 30 | 15 |
| 6 | 30 | 16 |
| 7 | 30 | 16 |
| 8 | 30 | 16 |
| 9 | 30 | 16 |
| 10 | 30 | 16 |
| 11 | 30 | 16 |
| 12 | 30 | 16 |
| 13 | 31 | 16 |
| 14 | 31 | 16 |
| 15 | 31 | 16 |
| 16 | 31 | 16 |
| 17 | 31 | 16 |
| 18 | 31 | 17 |
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| 21 | 31 | 17 |
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| 24 | 31 | 17 |
| 25 | 31 | 17 |
| 26 | 31 | 17 |
| 27 | 31 | 17 |
| 28 | 31 | 17 |
| 29 | 31 | 17 |
| 30 | 31 | 17 |
| 31 | 31 | 17 |
How December really feels in Bloemfontein
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Bloemfontein weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 18° | 82 | 12.4 | 13.7 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 30° / 17° | 73 | 11.2 | 13 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 28° / 15° | 72 | 10.1 | 12.2 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 24° / 11° | 47 | 7.3 | 11.3 | 7.7 |
| May | 21° / 6° | 20 | 3.2 | 10.6 | 8.2 |
| Jun | 18° / 2° | 11 | 1.8 | 10.2 | 7.8 |
| Jul | 18° / 2° | 8 | 1.3 | 10.3 | 8.0 |
| Aug | 21° / 4° | 15 | 2.2 | 11 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 25° / 9° | 16 | 2.7 | 11.8 | 8.5 |
| Oct | 28° / 12° | 43 | 6.8 | 12.7 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 29° / 14° | 66 | 8.3 | 13.5 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 31° / 16° | 76 | 10.3 | 13.8 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 24%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Cloudier (%) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 27 |
| 2 | 72 | 28 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 72 | 28 |
| 8 | 73 | 27 |
| 9 | 73 | 27 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 75 | 25 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 77 | 23 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 78 | 22 |
| 18 | 78 | 22 |
| 19 | 78 | 22 |
| 20 | 78 | 22 |
| 21 | 78 | 22 |
| 22 | 79 | 21 |
| 23 | 78 | 22 |
| 24 | 78 | 22 |
| 25 | 79 | 21 |
| 26 | 78 | 22 |
| 27 | 78 | 22 |
| 28 | 78 | 22 |
| 29 | 78 | 22 |
| 30 | 78 | 22 |
| 31 | 78 | 22 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Bloemfontein gets around 76 mm of rain over 10.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 33% and peaks near 34% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 3 | 33 |
| 4 | 34 |
| 5 | 34 |
| 6 | 34 |
| 7 | 33 |
| 8 | 33 |
| 9 | 33 |
| 10 | 33 |
| 11 | 33 |
| 12 | 32 |
| 13 | 32 |
| 14 | 32 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 31 |
| 18 | 31 |
| 19 | 31 |
| 20 | 31 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 23 | 33 |
| 24 | 33 |
| 25 | 34 |
| 26 | 34 |
| 27 | 34 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 34 |
| 31 | 34 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 72% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 15 | 3 |
| 2 | 81 | 16 | 3 |
| 3 | 80 | 17 | 3 |
| 4 | 79 | 18 | 3 |
| 5 | 78 | 19 | 3 |
| 6 | 78 | 19 | 3 |
| 7 | 77 | 20 | 3 |
| 8 | 77 | 21 | 2 |
| 9 | 77 | 21 | 2 |
| 10 | 77 | 21 | 2 |
| 11 | 76 | 22 | 2 |
| 12 | 75 | 22 | 3 |
| 13 | 75 | 22 | 3 |
| 14 | 75 | 22 | 3 |
| 15 | 74 | 22 | 4 |
| 16 | 74 | 22 | 4 |
| 17 | 73 | 22 | 5 |
| 18 | 73 | 22 | 5 |
| 19 | 72 | 22 | 6 |
| 20 | 71 | 22 | 7 |
| 21 | 70 | 23 | 7 |
| 22 | 69 | 23 | 8 |
| 23 | 67 | 24 | 9 |
| 24 | 67 | 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 65 | 25 | 10 |
| 26 | 65 | 25 | 10 |
| 27 | 63 | 26 | 11 |
| 28 | 62 | 27 | 11 |
| 29 | 62 | 27 | 11 |
| 30 | 62 | 27 | 11 |
| 31 | 62 | 27 | 11 |
Wind in December
Winds average 13 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of December to 13 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:13 AM to 5:23 AM, and sunset from 6:57 PM to 7:13 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 5:13 | 6:57 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 5:13 | 6:57 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 5:13 | 6:58 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 5:13 | 6:59 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 5:13 | 7:00 |
| 6 | 13.8 | 5:13 | 7:00 |
| 7 | 13.8 | 5:13 | 7:01 |
| 8 | 13.8 | 5:14 | 7:02 |
| 9 | 13.8 | 5:14 | 7:02 |
| 10 | 13.8 | 5:14 | 7:03 |
| 11 | 13.8 | 5:14 | 7:04 |
| 12 | 13.8 | 5:15 | 7:04 |
| 13 | 13.8 | 5:15 | 7:05 |
| 14 | 13.8 | 5:15 | 7:06 |
| 15 | 13.8 | 5:15 | 7:06 |
| 16 | 13.9 | 5:16 | 7:07 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 5:16 | 7:07 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:16 | 7:08 |
| 19 | 13.9 | 5:17 | 7:09 |
| 20 | 13.9 | 5:17 | 7:09 |
| 21 | 13.9 | 5:18 | 7:10 |
| 22 | 13.9 | 5:18 | 7:10 |
| 23 | 13.9 | 5:19 | 7:10 |
| 24 | 13.9 | 5:19 | 7:11 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 5:20 | 7:11 |
| 26 | 13.9 | 5:20 | 7:12 |
| 27 | 13.9 | 5:21 | 7:12 |
| 28 | 13.9 | 5:21 | 7:12 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 5:22 | 7:13 |
| 30 | 13.8 | 5:23 | 7:13 |
| 31 | 13.8 | 5:23 | 7:13 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 7.73 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.6 kWh/m² to a high of 7.73 kWh/m² in December across the year — December's 7.73 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.7 | Intense |
Is December a good time to visit Bloemfontein?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Bloemfontein for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bloemfontein in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Bloemfontein sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 16°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Bloemfontein in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bloemfontein peaks around January 13 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Bloemfontein in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bloemfontein is worst in June — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.0× the cleanest month (December, 5 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Bloemfontein?
Bloemfontein sits at 29.1°S, 26.2°E, 1,396 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Botshabelo, 52 km away.
Topography around Bloemfontein
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bloemfontein.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bloemfontein has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 130 m around an average of 1,404 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 291 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 920 m.
The land around Bloemfontein is covered by artificial surfaces (64%) within 3 km, grassland (62%) within 16 km, and grassland (81%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bloemfontein (-29.1211°, 26.214°, elevation 1,396 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).