Strand weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)

How does the October weather in Strand compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Strand in October, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C.

Precipitation

Strand in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 278 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Strand, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 278 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (26 KM, 16 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 Strand, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Strand.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.