Mossel Bay weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Mossel Bay in October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Mossel Bay during October is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C.

Precipitation

Mossel Bay in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 215 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mossel Bay, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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

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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 Mossel Bay, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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