October weather forecast
Mossel Bay, South Africa

October brings in a noticeable uptick in the average temperature, now reaching up to 20°C (68°F). The transition from spring to summer is accompanied by extended sunlight exposure, with daylight extending to approximately 13 hours. The sea starts to warm up, opening the region back to avid swimmers and surfers. With rainfall decreasing to 38mm (1.5"), the city of Mossel Bay offers a pleasant and temperate climate, welcoming to all visitors.

Temperature

October records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 18°C (64.4°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Mossel Bay experiences a minimal drop from daytime high temperatures, recording an average low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) throughout October.

Rainfall

In Mossel Bay, in October, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Mossel Bay aggregates up to 427mm (16.81") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Mossel Bay, in October, the average water temperature is 16.9°C (62.4°F).
Note: When the surface water temperature is 16.9°C (62.4°F), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Mossel Bay, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 57min.
On the first day of October in Mossel Bay, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:59 SAST.