Harrismith weather in October (Free State, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Harrismith in October? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Harrismith during October is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 24°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Harrismith in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with rain.

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

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

 

Harrismith, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 11 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Harrismith, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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