Weather in October
October sees further warming of
Soweto's climate in accordance with the advancing spring season. Rainfall escalates substantially compared to the previous month, replenishing the city's greenery. The increase in temperature complements the longer daylight hours, resulting in sunny and inviting days. Despite a considerable rise in rainfall, the city's overall climate remains pleasant and favourable. October's weather solidifies the spring ambiance in Soweto, creating vibrant outdoor conditions that the city is known for.
Temperature
Soweto experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F) with the onset of October, maintaining near parity with
September's 23.4°C (74.1°F). Contrasting the daytime warmth, Soweto's October nights cool down to an average of 11°C (51.8°F).
Rainfall
During October, Soweto regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation. During the entire year, Soweto aggregates up to 750mm (29.53") of precipitation.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Soweto is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:25 SAST.