Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Gariep Dam, South Africa in October
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
37mm
Sun
9.5h
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gariep Dam, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October25°C average high
October is close to Gariep Dam's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October37mm average rain
October sits near Gariep Dam's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October9.5 hours average sun
October sits close to Gariep Dam'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.
Weather score
October71 weather score
October sits close to Gariep Dam's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
