Weather in October in The Garden Route
Planning a getaway to the Garden Route 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 is the weather like in the Garden Route in October?
The Garden Route 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 and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Knysna. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route in October, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route, 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 to moderate rainfall in Wilderness with 67 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Knysna enjoys close to 300 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Garden Route climate page.
Where to go in the Garden Route in October
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our Garden Route's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in the Garden Route?
Knysna
In October Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Plettenberg Bay
In October Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Wilderness
In October Wilderness generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
George
In October George generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mossel Bay
In October Mossel Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.
Is October the best time to visit the Garden Route?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit the Garden Route with overall perfect 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 perfect weather in Knysna.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the Garden Route.
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