Pretoria weather in October (Gauteng, South Africa)

Interested in knowing the climate of Pretoria in October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Pretoria experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 29°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Pretoria in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 277 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Pretoria. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Pretoria climate page with graphs.

 

Pretoria, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 52%  

Sunshine 277 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

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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