South Africa weather in October
What is the weather like in South Africa in October?
The weather conditions in South Africa in October range from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During October in South Africa, the average maximum temperature ranges from pleasant in Port Nolloth with 18°C (64°F) to very high in Phalaborwa with 32°C (90°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Phalaborwa and 10°C (50°F) in Port Nolloth.
Precipitation in October ranges from low in Port Nolloth with an average of 5mm (0.2inch) rainfall to high in Port Saint Johnʼs with 121mm (4.8inch).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in South Africa.
Where to go in South Africa in October
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Popular destinations in South Africa
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Average weather in Cape Town
In October Cape Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (51°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Johannesburg
In October Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Durban
In October Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (62°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Knysna
In October Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Stellenbosch
In October Stellenbosch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (51°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Africa.
Is October the best time to go to South Africa?
In our opinion October is one of the best times to visit South Africa with commonly perfect weather in Cape Town.
On average the best time to visit South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town.
The worst month is July that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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