Cape Town Weather in October
South Africa · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high18°C (64°F)
Avg low15°C (58°F)
Rainfall28 mm (1.1 in)
RatingExcellent 9.2/10
Cape Town in October sees daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), dropping to about 15°C (58°F) at night. October is spring in South Africa. The month is fairly dry, with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain spread over 6 days. You get roughly 12.9 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is October a good time to visit Cape Town?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Cape Town. The weather rates excellent (9.2/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 18°C (64°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (61°F) |
| Rainfall | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 6 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 30% |
| Daylight | 12.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 18.6 km/h |
| vs September | 2°C warmer than September, with 18 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Cape Town in October
- a warm jacket and layers
Cape Town weather in other months
Jan22°C / 18°C11 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 19°C11 mmExcellentMar21°C / 18°C22 mmExcellentApr19°C / 16°C34 mmExcellentMay18°C / 15°C63 mmExcellentJun17°C / 14°C111 mmGoodJul16°C / 13°C95 mmGoodAug16°C / 13°C81 mmGoodSep16°C / 13°C46 mmExcellentOct18°C / 15°C28 mmExcellentNov19°C / 16°C31 mmExcellentDec21°C / 17°C12 mmExcellent
← SeptemberBest time to visit Cape TownNovember →
Nearby in October
- Gqeberha21°C · 49 mm
- Maseru26°C · 57 mm
- Soweto28°C · 52 mm
- Gaborone34°C · 27 mm
- Johannesburg27°C · 55 mm
- Windhoek32°C · 23 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.