Wilderness weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in Wilderness in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Wilderness the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Wilderness in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wilderness, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 215 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: George, South Africa (14 KM, 8 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.

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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 Wilderness in October?

For visitors traveling to Wilderness, 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wilderness.

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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.