Polokwane weather in October (Limpopo, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Polokwane in October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During October, Polokwane experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Polokwane in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. You can typically expect 7 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With around 265 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Polokwane, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 61%  

Sunshine 265 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.