Polokwane weather in October (Limpopo, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Polokwane in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Polokwane the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Polokwane in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

The city usually sees around 265 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 61%  
SunshineSunshine 265 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Polokwane in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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