Franschhoek weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Franschhoek in October? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Franschhoek during October to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 22°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Franschhoek in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. You can typically expect 8 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Franschhoek, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Data from: Worcester, South Africa (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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.

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 Franschhoek, 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

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Franschhoek.

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