Sterkfontein Dam weather in October (Free State, South Africa)

How is October weather typically in Sterkfontein Dam? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Sterkfontein Dam tends to experience high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Sterkfontein Dam in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sterkfontein Dam, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

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

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 Sterkfontein Dam, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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