Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Eastern Cape, South Africa in October
Weather score55Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
55
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eastern Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October23°C average high
October is close to Eastern Cape's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October71mm average rain
October is wetter than Eastern Cape's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October7.3 hours average sun
October sits close to Eastern Cape's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October20°C average sea
October is below Eastern Cape's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October55 weather score
October scores below Eastern Cape's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.