South AfricaThe weather in October in Skukuza
It's hot in October in Skukuza with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 17°C.
October is a good month to be in Skukuza for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and 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 Skukuza, 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 46°C in 2019, Skukuza reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 36 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in October for Skukuza
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Skukuza. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Skukuza | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 36 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Skukuza with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Skukuza is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°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 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Skukuza, 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 Skukuza
Temperature in October in Skukuza over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Skukuza, 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 Skukuza
Total precipitation in October in Skukuza over the years
Daily UV index in October in Skukuza
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Skukuza, 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 Skukuza by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Skukuza. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.