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Potchefstroom weather in October (North West, South Africa)

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

Temperatures

The weather in Potchefstroom is usually perfect in October, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Potchefstroom in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 8 days will see rain.

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

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

 

Potchefstroom, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  

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.

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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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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