Cape Saint Francis weather in October (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Cape Saint Francis in October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During October, Cape Saint Francis experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Cape Saint Francis in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 236 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Cape Saint Francis. January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cape Saint Francis, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 236 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Gqeberha, South Africa (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Cape Saint Francis, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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