Cape Town in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cape Town in october 2025
The weather in Cape Town in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
perfect weather
Weather at 6am
63°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
21%
11%
10%
Weather at 12pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
65% of time
15%
14%
5%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
18%
10%
5%
Weather at 3am
58°F
53%
22%
13%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cape Town in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cape Town in october.
The climate of Cape Town in october is perfect
In october in Cape Town, the climate is rather dry (with 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in september it receives an average of 3.3in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate quite comfortable in this location october. The high seasonal norm is 72°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 61°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Cape Town is 67°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cape Town in the month of october with a maximum record of 97°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 49°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 26 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 84% of time.
Day length in Cape Town in october is 12:55. The sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 19:00.
With a good climate, the month of october is recommended to go in this city in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cape Town in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 49°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.2in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 74% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:55 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cape Town in october 2024:
45°F to 59°F
49°F to 68°F
52°F to 79°F
63°F to 85°F
63°F to 79°F
63°F to 81°F
61°F to 81°F
59°F to 77°F
58°F to 74°F
54°F to 67°F
52°F to 70°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 68°F
54°F to 67°F
47°F to 77°F
56°F to 77°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 59°F
49°F to 65°F
54°F to 72°F
50°F to 77°F
58°F to 79°F
58°F to 70°F
52°F to 70°F
52°F to 67°F
49°F to 59°F
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 77°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in october
Cities near Cape Town:
| Table Mountain National Park in october | perfect weather |
| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in october | perfect weather |
| Atlantis in october | perfect weather |
| Stellenbosch in october | good weather |
| Cape of Good Hope in october | perfect weather |
| Paarl in october | perfect weather |
| Hermanus in october | good weather |
| Worcester in october | perfect weather |
| Saldanha in october | perfect weather |
| Gansbaai in october | good weather |
| Pearly Beach in october | good weather |
| Agulhas National Park in october | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Cape Town
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Weather data for Cape Town in october:
Weather data for Cape Town for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cape Town. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cape Town can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cape Town.