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Elgin weather in October (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Can you expect sunny skies in Elgin in October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The weather in Elgin is usually perfect in October, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 17°C.

Precipitation

Elgin in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 9 days of rain.

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

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

 

Elgin, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in South Africa in October

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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