, influenced by altitude, with mild, dry winters (during which nights are cold) and warm, sunny summers (during which thunderstorms often break out).
The city is located in the Republic of South Africa, in the Free State province, at 1,650 meters (5,400 feet) above sea level. About 40 km (25 mi) to the south lies the border with Lesotho. We are in the High Veld, the part of the plateau where the altitude exceeds 1,500 meters (4,900 feet).
At night it can get cold all year round, but especially from May to September, although during the day, under the subtropical sun, the temperature usually rises a lot. However, every now and then, as happened in August 2017, it can even snow.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.4 °C, with a minimum of
13.4 °C and a maximum of
27.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
37.4 °C in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20 °C, with a minimum of
13 °C and a maximum of
27 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
33.4 °C in February 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
11 °C and a maximum of
25.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in March 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
34.1 °C in March 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
9.9 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.8 °C, with a minimum of
6.7 °C and a maximum of
22.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4 °C in April 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
31.2 °C in April 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
8.7 kph.
May is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.1 °C, with a minimum of
2.1 °C and a maximum of
20.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in May 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
27.8 °C in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
8.4 kph.
June is generally a quite mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
8.1 °C, with a minimum of
-1.5 °C and a maximum of
17.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-9 °C in June 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
25.5 °C in June 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
11 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is of
8.4 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
7.8 °C, with a minimum of
-2 °C and a maximum of
17.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.5 °C in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
25.2 °C in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
11.1 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
8.8 kph.
August is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
10.6 °C, with a minimum of
0.7 °C and a maximum of
20.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10.2 °C in August 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
28.7 °C in August 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
11.8 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
September is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.5 °C, with a minimum of
4.6 °C and a maximum of
24.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.8 °C in September 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
30.8 °C in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
October is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17 °C, with a minimum of
8.3 °C and a maximum of
25.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.9 °C in October 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
33.8 °C in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
12.8 kph.
November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
10.3 °C and a maximum of
26.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.2 °C in November 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
33.8 °C in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
December is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
12.3 °C and a maximum of
27.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3.2 °C in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
36.4 °C in December 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
12.1 kph.