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Beacon Bay weather in October (South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Beacon Bay during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Beacon Bay, October is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Beacon Bay in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 209 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Beacon Bay. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Beacon Bay, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 209 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: East London, South Africa (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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 Beacon Bay in October?

For visitors traveling to Beacon Bay, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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