Weather in October in South Africa
Are you planning a trip a 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 mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild 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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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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