Johannesburg weather in October (Gauteng, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Johannesburg in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Johannesburg the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C (show in °F). But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Johannesburg in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm (show in inches) for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 270 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Johannesburg, monthly averages in October

Show in Fahrenheit

Min Temperature 13.3°C  

Max Temperature 26.6°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 56%  

Sunshine 270 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 71%  

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.

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 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So, what should you wear in Johannesburg in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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