Weather in October in The Garden Route
Considering a trip to the Garden Route this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 300 hours of sunshine in Knysna. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Garden Route climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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