South Africa weather in October

Are you planning a trip to South Africa in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in South Africa in October?

South Africa offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

During the day the temperature is moderate in Kommetjie at 18°C and very warm in Kruger National Park at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Kruger National Park and 15°C in Kommetjie.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kotzeshoop with an average of 4.7 mm to heavy rainfall in Bonjaneni with 176 mm. Meanwhile, Cape Town enjoys close to 278 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Africa in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Africa climate page.

Where to go in South Africa in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in South Africa on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

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 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cape Town
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18°C 
11°C 
225 hours 
63 mm 
10 days 
20°C 
13°C 
278 hours 
41 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
15°C 
310 hours 
37 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Cape Town

Average weather in Johannesburg

In October Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Johannesburg
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26°C 
11°C 
281 hours 
24 mm 
3 days 
27°C 
13°C 
270 hours 
77 mm 
9 days 
27°C 
14°C 
249 hours 
103 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Johannesburg

Average weather in Durban

In October Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Durban
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24°C 
17°C 
173 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
24°C 
18°C 
169 hours 
97 mm 
14 days 
25°C 
19°C 
168 hours 
102 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Durban

Average weather in Knysna

In October Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Knysna
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19°C 
12°C 
255 hours 
55 mm 
11 days 
20°C 
14°C 
300 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
21°C 
15°C 
320 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Knysna

Average weather in Stellenbosch

In October Stellenbosch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Stellenbosch
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19°C 
9°C 
225 hours 
74 mm 
11 days 
22°C 
11°C 
278 hours 
50 mm 
9 days 
24°C 
13°C 
310 hours 
46 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Stellenbosch

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Africa.

Is October the best time to visit South Africa?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit South Africa with overall perfect weather in Cape Town. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Cape Town. In contrast, July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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