Umtata weather in October (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Will it be warm or cold in Umtata this October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During October, Umtata usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Umtata in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Umtata. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Umtata, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Data from: Port Saint Johnʼs, South Africa (71 KM, 44 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 Umtata, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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