This weekend brings a proper spring mix across the Free State, with plenty of moisture in the air. Saturday the 26th is the warmer and wetter of the two days, with showers and thundershowers on the cards. Bloemfontein climbs to 28C, Kroonstad reaches a warm 29C, and Bethlehem sits at 25C, all with showers and thundershowers rolling through. Keep an eye on the sky if you have outdoor plans, because those thundershowers can build quickly in the afternoon heat.
Sunday the 27th cools down noticeably behind the wet weather. Bloemfontein drops to a top of 24C under cloudy skies, while Bethlehem stays at 25C with more showers and thundershowers, and Kroonstad eases to 28C with slight rain. The handy tip: pack a light raincoat or umbrella if you are heading out either day, and let those braai plans wait for a break in the weather.
Warnings and Advisories for Free State
No SAWS warnings or advisories are active for Free State at the time of posting.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Bloemfontein
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 28° 16° | 80% | NNE 15.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 27 Sep | Cloudy | 24° 13° | 0% | S 10.0 km/h |
More weather forecasts for the Free State
Bethlehem
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 25° 12° | 60% | NW 10.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 27 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 25° 13° | 30% | WNW 5.0 km/h |
Kroonstad
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 29° 17° | 60% | N 10.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 27 Sep | Slight rain | 28° 16° | 30% | NW 5.0 km/h |
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.