Ladysmith weather in October (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Is October a good time to explore Ladysmith weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Ladysmith during October is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Ladysmith in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

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

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

 

Ladysmith, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 10 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?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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