October verdict

Mossel Bay, South Africa in October

Weather score51Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 41mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Mossel Bay, South Africa, South Africa travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

41mm

Sun

7.4h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

51

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 41mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Mossel Bay, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October20°C average high

October is on the cooler side of Mossel Bay's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October41mm average rain

October is close to Mossel Bay's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

October7.4 hours average sun

October sits close to Mossel Bay's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October17°C average sea

October is below Mossel Bay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJanuary to March and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October51 weather score

October scores below Mossel Bay's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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