Ruiterbos weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in Ruiterbos in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Ruiterbos, October is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Ruiterbos in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 215 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ruiterbos climate page with graphs.

 

Ruiterbos, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: George, South Africa (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in October

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ruiterbos, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ruiterbos.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.