Hermanus weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the October weather in Hermanus? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Hermanus the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Hermanus in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

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 Hermanus climate page with graphs.

 

Hermanus, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in South Africa in October

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in October and which places have the best weather 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 Hermanus in October?

For visitors traveling to Hermanus, 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 in October.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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