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Newcastle weather in October (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Newcastle during October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Newcastle generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Newcastle in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 300 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Newcastle. April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Newcastle climate page with graphs.

 

Newcastle, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 52%  
SunshineSunshine 300 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in South Africa in October

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Newcastle in October?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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