October weather forecast
South Africa

October in South Africa ushers in the full bloom of spring, marked by further warming temperatures and increased rainfall in the summer rainfall regions. Inland areas, including cities like Johannesburg and Pretoria, experience average temperatures ranging between 14°C (57.2°F) to 27°C (80.6°F). Coastal cities such as Cape Town and Durban exhibit similar warming trends, with temperatures varying from 13°C (55.4°F) to 24°C (75.2°F).

The shift in rainfall patterns continues into October. Johannesburg, located in the Highveld, sees further increase in precipitation to an average of 60mm (2.36"), as the summer rainy season progresses. Meanwhile, the Western Cape records a further decline in rainfall to 30mm (1.18"), confirming the arrival of its dry season.

When comparing October to September, the warmer temperatures and increased rainfall, particularly in the summer rainfall regions, are evident. This trend persists into November, with temperatures rising further and the summer rainy season becoming more pronounced.

October's weather conditions support a myriad of outdoor activities. For wildlife enthusiasts, this is the time when new-born animals start to appear, adding a unique dimension to game viewing. Moreover, the increased temperatures and sunny days create excellent conditions for exploring South Africa's diverse landscapes, including its beautiful beaches, vibrant cities, and sprawling vineyards.

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• Johannesburg - October »
  The initiation of October in Johannesburg sees an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. In Johannesburg, during October, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.
• Cape Town - October »
  On the last day of October, in Cape Town sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 19:13 SAST. In Cape Town, South Africa, in October, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.
• Pretoria - October »
  In Pretoria, South Africa, during October, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. The month with the most sunshine in Pretoria is October, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.
• Durban - October »
  In Durban in October, during 18.1 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The month with the lowest UV index in Durban is October, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
• Port Elizabeth - October »
  In October, the average sea temperature in Port Elizabeth is 19.3°C (66.7°F). In Port Elizabeth, in October, the average water temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F).
• Bloemfontein - October »
  On the first day of October in Bloemfontein sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:16. During October, the nighttime temperature in Bloemfontein presents a clear descent from the daily peaks, falling to an average of 13.1°C (55.6°F).
• Nelspruit - October »
  In Nelspruit in October, during 14 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. October temperatures in Nelspruit vary between a high-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and a low-temperature of 15.1°C (59.2°F).
• Kimberley - October »
  In Kimberley during October, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kimberley are 28.7°C (83.7°F) and 15.8°C (60.4°F) respectively.
• Polokwane - October »
  In Polokwane in October, during 5 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Polokwane, in October, during 5 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Pietermaritzburg - October »
  In Pietermaritzburg, during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Pietermaritzburg, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 17:59.
• East London - October »
  In October, in East London the rain falls for 13.8 days. On the last day of October, in East London, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 18:34 SAST.
• Rustenburg - October »
  The average sunshine duration in October in Rustenburg, South Africa, is 11.9h. In Rustenburg, during October, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.