Stellenbosch weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)

How does the October weather in Stellenbosch compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During October, Stellenbosch is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 22°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Stellenbosch in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. This month experiences about 9 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 278 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Stellenbosch, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 278 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 15 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Stellenbosch, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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