Umtata weather in October (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the October weather in Umtata? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Umtata generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

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 in October and which places have the best weather 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 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 in October.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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