Sandton weather in October (Gauteng, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Sandton in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Sandton the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Sandton in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 270 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sandton, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 71% *  

* Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (15 KM, 9 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

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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