Northern Cape weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Northern Cape in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Northern Cape in October?
Northern Cape is a region in South Africa. October in Northern Cape generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Sutherland at 23°C to very warm in Upington at 31°C. At night it cools down to 15°C in Upington and 8°C in Sutherland. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kotzeshoop with an average of 4.7 mm to moderate rainfall in Kimberley with 36 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 328 hours of sunshine in Upington. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Northern Cape for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Northern Cape climate page.
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Average weather in Upington
In October Upington generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Springbok
In October Springbok generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kathu
In October Kathu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kotzeshoop
In October Kotzeshoop generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Hanover Road
In October Hanover Road generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Northern Cape?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Northern Cape. Typically, the climate in Upington is perfect.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Upington. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.
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