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Goukamma Weather in October

October in Goukamma brings pleasant temperatures, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and nights dropping to 13°C (55°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 65 mm (2.6 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.

Rainfall in Goukamma in October

Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain, with 65 mm (2.6 in) average for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Goukamma in October

The perfect temperature in Goukamma in October makes it a solid month to visit, with 20°C (68°F) during the day and 13°C (55°F) at night. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With overnight lows of 13°C (55°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep.

Sunshine in Goukamma in October

The month enjoys around 300 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the best months to visit Goukamma.

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Goukamma Temperature in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C (55°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm (2.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 300 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Knysna, South Africa (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Best Places in South Africa in October

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Goukamma in October

For Goukamma in October, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Goukamma in October

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

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

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