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Garden Route Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Garden Route, South Africa in October.

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Knysna Plettenberg Bay Wilderness George

Planning a getaway to the Garden Route, South Africa this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Garden Route in October

The Garden Route, South Africa is a region in South Africa. October in the Garden Route generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Knysna.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route, South Africa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mossel Bay with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Wilderness with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this October. For example, Knysna gets approximately 300 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore the Garden Route by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Garden Route - and find the best time to visit. (based on Knysna)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April22°C (72°F) May20°C (68°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September19°C (66°F) October20°C (68°F) November21°C (70°F) December23°C (73°F)
Best Time to Visit the Garden Route →

Best Places to Visit in the Garden Route in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Garden Route.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Garden Route

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Garden Route, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Garden Route (October)

Precipitation variation in the Garden Route (October)

Knysna

In October Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
300 hours
320 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Knysna →

Plettenberg Bay

In October Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
300 hours
320 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Plettenberg Bay →

Wilderness

In October Wilderness generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
215 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Wilderness →

George

In October George generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
215 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in George →

Mossel Bay

In October Mossel Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
215 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mossel Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Garden Route in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Knysna 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Plettenberg Bay 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Wilderness 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
George 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Mossel Bay 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Sedgefield 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

The Garden Route weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Garden Route, South Africa in October?

the Garden Route, South Africa typically experiences excellent weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Knysna average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Garden Route, South Africa in October?

Average temperatures in the Garden Route, South Africa during October range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Knysna.

Does the Garden Route, South Africa get a lot of rain in October?

October is on the drier side in the Garden Route, South Africa. Knysna averages only about 65 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Garden Route, South Africa?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit the Garden Route, South Africa with overall excellent weather in Knysna. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December provide excellent weather in Knysna.

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