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

What's the typical weather in Pietermaritzburg for October? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Pietermaritzburg includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 24°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Pietermaritzburg in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 169 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Pietermaritzburg. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Pietermaritzburg, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in October

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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 Pietermaritzburg, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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