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Bloemfontein, South Africa
South Africa

Bloemfontein

judicial capital of South Africa

22°C · this month$1,950/mo256,1851,395 m
Photo: South African Tourism from South Africa · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Bloemfontein

Monthly budget
$1,950/mo
Prices vs USA: 43%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 16.53 ZAR
US travel advisory
Level 2
Homicides / 100k: 43.7
travel.state.gov
Internet access
78%
of people online
Air quality
27.7
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English, Zulu, Xhosa
Emergency
112
Plug types
Europlug, BS 546, IEC 60906-1
Calling code
+27

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 26, 2025

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-10°0°10°20°30°40°42°Jan38°Feb36°Mar33°Apr29°May25°Jun25°Jul30°Aug35°Sep38°Oct39°Nov40°Dec
Best months:JanuaryFebruaryMarchOctoberNovemberDecember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 47%

Where to eat in Bloemfontein

Restaurants and cafés

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Bloemfontein · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in South Africa

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Bloemfontein?

The travel guide to Bloemfontein lists Cape Town Fish Market, Fishpaste restaurant and bar, Mexican Restaurant, Beethoven's Cafe Restaurant, and New York's.

Is Bloemfontein safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates South Africa at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 43.7 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Bloemfontein?

Roughly $1,950 per month for a remote worker, based on South Africa price levels (43% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Bloemfontein in November?

In November Bloemfontein averages a high of 39°C, a low of 2°C and about 59 mm of rain.

Cities in South Africa

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.