Temperature
Very hot by day, mild at night.
94°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe · Africa
Plenty of sun. Very hot afternoons are the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
94°F
Lows around 65°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days. About 3 wet days this month.
10%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.7 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 61°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
76%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
7 mphOctober Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 91°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Rain2%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday92°F
Rain2%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon91°F
Rain7%
Cloud39%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Rain3%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 66 | 8.7 | 20 | 10.7 | 74 |
| Feb | 87 | 67 | 5.7 | 12 | 10.7 | 73 |
| Mar | 87 | 65 | 1.7 | 6 | 10.7 | 69 |
| Apr | 85 | 61 | 1.2 | 6 | 10.8 | 63 |
| May | 82 | 53 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.6 | 54 |
| Jun | 78 | 49 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.3 | 52 |
| Jul | 78 | 48 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.4 | 47 |
| Aug | 85 | 52 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 40 |
| Sep | 92 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.6 | 35 |
| Oct | 94 | 65 | 0.3 | 3 | 11.7 | 39 |
| Nov | 90 | 67 | 2.8 | 13 | 11.1 | 56 |
| Dec | 88 | 67 | 5.7 | 18 | 10.6 | 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 31, 2026
Data & methodology