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

Can you expect sunny skies in Plettenberg Bay in October? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Plettenberg Bay is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Plettenberg Bay in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 300 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Plettenberg Bay. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer 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 Plettenberg Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Plettenberg Bay, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 300 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Knysna, South Africa (29 KM, 18 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 Plettenberg 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

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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