St James weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)
What's the typical weather in St James for October? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.
Temperatures
In October, St James typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.
Precipitation
St James in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.Average sunshine
Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 278 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit St James.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized St James climate page with graphs.
St James, monthly averages in October
Min Temperature
14°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Water Temperature
16°C *
Chance of Rain
30%
Precipitation
37 mm
Rainy days
9 days
Humidity
74% *
Windspeed
18 km/h *
Sunshine
278 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
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.
perfect weather
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So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to St James, 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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