Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Western Cape, South Africa in October
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
5mm
Sun
9.3h
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Western Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October24°C average high
October is close to Western 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
October5mm average rain
October is close to Western Cape's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
October9.3 hours average sun
October sits close to Western Cape's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October69 weather score
October sits close to Western Cape's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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