
Bloemfontein Travel Guide
South Africa
Bloemfontein is an inland city in central South Africa, with a population of about 578,000. It is served by Bram Fischer International Airport, making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving from elsewhere in the country or abroad.
There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Bloemfontein. The city has a generally warm summer climate and cooler, drier winters, typical of inland South Africa.
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Weather in Bloemfontein
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Know before you go
Pays in ZAR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +27
Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Bloemfontein
Jan
30°7Feb
29°8Mar
28°9Apr
22°9May
20°3Jun
16°3Jul
16°1Aug
21°2Sep
24°4Oct
27°6Nov
28°7Dec
30°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Bloemfontein
Langenhoven Park
park
0.9 km
Lewende Woord Bloemfontein
christian place of worship
0.5 km
Bloemfontein Baptiste Kerk
baptist place of worship
0.8 km
SA Armour museum
museum
2.3 km
Tuscan Rose
music venue
2.8 km
Gerhard's VW Museum
museum
3.8 km
AGS Siloam
christian place of worship
4.6 km
Elude Escape Rooms
escape room
4.7 km
Getting there
Bram Fischer International Airport · 13.5 km
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