Best time to visit South Africa in October
October is a less ideal time to visit South Africa — the country-average travel-comfort score is 87.8/100. The best months are September, March, May.
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Weather in South Africa in October
Typical weather across South Africa in October: average high 24.7°C, low 13.9°C, about 59 mm of rain, and 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Africa's cities, Cape Town has the best weather in October (score 93/100, October climate details).
| Metric | South Africa avg | Best city (Cape Town) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 87.8 | 93 |
| High / Low | 24.7° / 13.9° | 21.5° / 13.2° |
| Precipitation | 59 mm | 131.1 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 10.5 | 11.8 |
Is October recommended?
October is not the best month to visit South Africa. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Africa.
When to visit South Africa in other months
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