Ruiterbos weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Ruiterbos for October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

For October, the weather in Ruiterbos is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Ruiterbos in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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