Oudtshoorn weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in Oudtshoorn in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Oudtshoorn the weather in October is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Oudtshoorn in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 215 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Oudtshoorn. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Oudtshoorn, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 45 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 215 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: George, South Africa (48 KM, 30 Miles).

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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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 Oudtshoorn in October?

For visitors traveling to Oudtshoorn, 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.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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