Kroonstad weather
At 4:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 18°C (65°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May, Jul–Sep. Kroonstad sits 1394 m (4,574 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 21%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Jul–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Kroonstad weather
Is it raining in Kroonstad right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 18° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kroonstad this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 15–18°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Kroonstad lately?
In the past 7 days, Kroonstad had 1 rainy day and 3.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kroonstad?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kroonstad weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kroonstad?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kroonstad is May, Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (63°F) in June to 30°C (87°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Kroonstad?
January is the wettest month, with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Kroonstad?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Kroonstad have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 98 mm (3.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months