Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
77°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Johannesburg
South Africa · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Early to mid
Daytime high
77°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 10 wet days this month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 70° and nights feel near 50°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
60%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
8 mphOctober Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 74°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain11%
Cloud36%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowMidday76°F
Rain15%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon74°F
Rain20%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening66°F
Rain14%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77 | 59 | 5.3 | 16 | 11.4 | 73 |
| Feb | 77 | 59 | 4.4 | 14 | 11.0 | 72 |
| Mar | 76 | 56 | 3.2 | 12 | 10.4 | 71 |
| Apr | 71 | 50 | 2.1 | 7 | 10.1 | 69 |
| May | 68 | 44 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.7 | 60 |
| Jun | 64 | 38 | 0.3 | 1 | 9.7 | 56 |
| Jul | 64 | 37 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.0 | 52 |
| Aug | 70 | 42 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.4 | 46 |
| Sep | 76 | 49 | 0.9 | 4 | 11.1 | 44 |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 2.9 | 10 | 11.0 | 54 |
| Nov | 77 | 56 | 3.9 | 14 | 11.0 | 63 |
| Dec | 78 | 58 | 5.2 | 18 | 11.5 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Data & methodology