Cape Town weather in October
Cape Town in October averages 17°C (62°F), 32 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Cape Town, October is the sixth coldest, the sixth driest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (62°F)
12–22°C · 53–72°F
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h
hours per day
What is Cape Town like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cape Town in October?
High-factor sun cream
With 9.2 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 12°C (53°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Cape Town is 2.5°C warmer than September and 16 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
October in Cape Town is 1.7°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (65°F).
Daylight in Cape Town in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 12 hours 56 minutes in Cape Town, rising about 06:04 and setting about 19:00 local time.
October ends 1 hour 1 minute longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 28 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Cape Town
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Cape Town
What to read before you book.
Cape Town weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 71°F | 10 mm |
| February | 22°C / 72°F | 11 mm |
| March | 21°C / 69°F | 13 mm |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 42 mm |
| May | 15°C / 60°F | 65 mm |
| June | 13°C / 56°F | 97 mm |
| July | 13°C / 55°F | 89 mm |
| August | 13°C / 55°F | 76 mm |
| September | 14°C / 58°F | 47 mm |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 32 mm |
| November | 19°C / 65°F | 27 mm |
| December | 21°C / 69°F | 13 mm |
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FAQs about Cape Town in October
October climate averages for Cape Town, 1991–2020.
Cape Town averages 17°C (62°F) in October, ranging from about 12°C (53°F) at night to 22°C (72°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. October sees only about 32 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. October averages 17°C (62°F) against 19°C (65°F) in November — 1.7°C cooler.
October is 2.5°C warmer than September, and 16 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is November to April; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 9.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 56 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 24 minutes in December and 9 hours 54 minutes in June.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 06:04 and sunset about 19:00 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 1 minute longer than it starts.
