Weather in October in Western Cape
Thinking about venturing to Western Cape this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Western Cape in October?
Western Cape is a region in South Africa. October in Western Cape generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Kommetjie at 18°C to warm in Beaufort West at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Beaufort West and 15°C in Kommetjie.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Western Cape, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Strandfontein with an average of 14 mm to moderate rainfall in Natureʼs Valley with 68 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 278 hours of sunshine in Cape Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Western Cape climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Cape?
Cape Town
In October Cape Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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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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Stellenbosch
In October Stellenbosch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hermanus
In October Hermanus generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Western Cape, in South Africa.
Is October the best time to visit Western Cape?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Western Cape. Typically, the climate in Cape Town is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Western Cape is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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