October Rainfall and Precipitation in The Garden Route

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Garden Route, South Africa in October.

The Garden Route, South Africa, a region in South Africa, experiences precipitation in October ranging from moderate in Mossel Bay (49 mm (1.9 in)) to moderate in Wilderness (67 mm (2.6 in)).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Garden Route precipitation in October: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Garden Route, South Africa receive in October?

Rainfall in Knysna during October is on the lighter side, averaging about 65 mm (2.6 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in the Garden Route, South Africa in October?

Rainfall in Knysna typically falls on roughly 13 days days in October.

Is October part of the rainy season in the Garden Route, South Africa?

Not really. October is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Garden Route, South Africa.

What is the wettest city in October in the Garden Route, South Africa?

Looking at our data, Wilderness tops the wettest-cities list in the Garden Route, South Africa for October, with monthly rainfall averaging 67 mm (2.6 in).

What is the driest city in October in the Garden Route, South Africa?

Mossel Bay is the driest city we have data for in the Garden Route, South Africa in October, with monthly rainfall close to 49 mm (1.9 in).

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