South Africa Weather in October: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In October, South Africa experiences pleasant springtime weather. The average temperature is around 20.5°C (68.9°F), with highs reaching 28.2°C (82.8°F) and lows dropping to 13.3°C (55.9°F). The average feels-like temperature is 20.0°C (68.0°F), with a maximum feels-like temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F) and a minimum feels-like temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F). Humidity levels are moderate, averaging around 50.4%. South Africa receives an average precipitation of 0.55mm, with a 16.1% chance of rain. The country has an average of 7.0 days with precipitation, and October sees a slight increase in rainfall compared to the previous months. Winds are moderate, with an average speed of 20.7 km/h (12.9 mph) and gusts reaching 39.0 km/h (24.2 mph). The average atmospheric pressure is 1020.9 mb (30.14 inHg). The skies are relatively clear, with an average cloud cover of 29.3% and an average visibility of 15.8 km (9.8 miles). In terms of severe weather, South Africa has an average severe risk index of 10.6 out of 100 for October. The most common precipitation type is rain, and the most common condition is clear-day. The average sunrise time is 5:32 am, and the average sunset time is 6:14 pm.
What is the temperature in South Africa in October?
Average air temperature in South Africa is 20.5°C (68.8°F) in October. The outside temperature in South Africa feels like 20°C (68°F) on a typical October day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 28.2°C (82.8°F) and feels like 26.9°C (80.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 13.3°C (56°F) which feels like 12.9°C (55.2°F).
How hot is South Africa in October?
The hot temperature in October in South Africa rises to 36°C (96.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 50.4% humidity. During hottest days of October it feels like 33.3 °C (91.9°F). The average maximum temp in South Africa is 28.2°C (91.9°F) during day time in October.
How cold is South Africa in October?
The coldest temp in South Africa in October drops to 4°C (39.2°F) during the cold nights. With 20.7km/h (12.9mph) winds and 50.4% humidity it feels like -1.1°C (30°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 13.3°C (56°F) during night time in October.
Does it rain in South Africa in October?
Yes, it rains for 7 days in South Africa in October averaging 0.55 mm of precipitation. South Africa has a 16.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of October.
How much does it rain in South Africa throughout October?
South Africa has 0.55 mm (0.02 inch) of rain per day on average in October. It rains for an average of 7 days out of the entire month.
Is South Africa windy in October?
The average speed of wind in South Africa during October is 20.7km/h (12.9mph) and average windgust is 39km/h (24.2mph). On some days in October wind can reach up to 34.6km/h (21.5mph).
What is the direction of the wind in South Africa in October?
Most days of October the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in South Africa.
What are the humidity levels in South Africa in October?
The average humidity levels in South Africa in October are 50.4%. Daily humidity levels in South Africa range from 26.4% to 93.2% during October.
How many hours of daylight are in South Africa in October?
South Africa has 12 hours 41 minutes of daylight in October on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in South Africa in October is at 5:32:34 and the sunset is at 18:14:23.
What is the cloud coverage in South Africa in October?
Clouds cover 29.3% of the sky on average throughout October in South Africa. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 97.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in October in South Africa?
The average UV index in South Africa is 6.8 in October. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in South Africa in October?
The average solar radiation is 171.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in South Africa during October. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 31.6 W/m2 to 230.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during October in South Africa?
The average solar energy during October in South Africa is 14.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.6 MJ/m2, to 19.9 MJ/m2 during October.
Are there severe weather risks in South Africa in October?
Yes, there is a 10.6% risk for severe weather in South Africa in October.
What is the air pressure in South Africa in October?
On average the air pressure in South Africa in October is 1020.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1015.7 mb to 1028.6 mb.
What is the visibility in South Africa in October?
The average daylight visibility in South Africa in October is 15.8 km (9.8 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.5 km (5.3 miles) to 18.8 km (11.7 miles) throughout October.
What is the dew point in South Africa in October?
The average dew point in South Africa during October is 7.4°C (45.3°F).
Where is the data for South Africa climate in October coming from?
The climate data for South Africa in October is collected from the following weather stations.
- PRETORIA IRENE, SF
- LANSERIA, SF
- WATERKLOOF AFB, SF
- WONDERBOOM, SF
- PRETORIA UNISA, SF
- EW0397 Johannesburg ZA
- FW8815 Centurion ZA
- FALA
- FAOR
- FAWB
- FAWK