Monthly climate guide
Cape Town weather in October
Expect mild weather in Cape Town in October: afternoons reach about 18°C (64°F), while nights drop to around 15°C (58°F). Around 29 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as September and about the same as November.
What stands out in October
- Cape Town is usually about 2°C cooler than Stellenbosch, 40 km away, in October.
- October brings mid-spring to Cape Town — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
- Good walking weather for combining Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain in one day.
Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
15°C
58°F
Rainfall
29 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
28%
cloud · mostly sunny
Cape Town weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 14 mm | 79% | 19% |
| February | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 9 mm | 79% | 18% |
| March | 21°C / 69°F | 18°C / 64°F | 20 mm | 81% | 23% |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 16°C / 61°F | 34 mm | 79% | 25% |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 15°C / 59°F | 45 mm | 81% | 35% |
| June | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 57°F | 121 mm | 79% | 37% |
| July | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 56°F | 91 mm | 80% | 31% |
| August | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 55°F | 81 mm | 80% | 35% |
| September | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 56°F | 41 mm | 79% | 34% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 15°C / 58°F | 29 mm | 80% | 28% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 16°C / 60°F | 27 mm | 78% | 27% |
| December | 21°C / 69°F | 17°C / 63°F | 11 mm | 78% | 22% |
What to pack for October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- Sunglasses
Is October a good time to visit Cape Town?
Our Cape Town guide recommends: November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
Book the Table Mountain cableway or a hike for early in your trip if possible — it closes in high wind, so a flexible schedule helps.
Best time to visit Cape Town →Other South Africa cities in October
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Cape Town in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Cape Town?
October is a reasonable time for Cape Town: highs around 18°C and about 29 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Cape Town in October?
Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 15°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in October?
Cape Town typically gets around 29 mm of rain in October — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cape Town (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.