Umkomaas weather in October (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Umkomaas for October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of October in Umkomaas typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Umkomaas in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 169 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Umkomaas. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Umkomaas, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (44 KM, 27 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.

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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 Umkomaas, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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