Salt Rock weather in October (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

How is the weather in Salt Rock in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Salt Rock generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Salt Rock in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Salt Rock. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salt Rock, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Durban, South Africa (45 KM, 28 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

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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 Salt Rock, 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

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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