The weather in October in South Africa
It's warm in October in South Africa with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 15°C.
Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in South Africa. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for South Africa. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2018, South Africa reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 23 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for South Africa
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Africa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| South Africa | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 27°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 11°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 23 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in South Africa with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 12°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in South Africa is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Check out the climate of South Africa for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in South Africa is based on weather data from Cape Town. Other places, like Krugerpark, Johannesburg or Stellenbosch, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in South Africa to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in South Africa
Temperature in October in South Africa over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in South Africa
Total precipitation in October in South Africa over the years
Daily UV index in October in South Africa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in South Africa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in South Africa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Africa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.