Weather in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa in October
In an average October, Cape Town sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
28°C
2018-10-22
Lowest
13°C
2007-10-07
Low
Highest
19°C
2018-10-23
Lowest
11°C
1984-10-05
Feels-like
Highest
31°C
2003-10-12
Lowest
11°C
1984-10-05
Humidity
Highest
15.7 g/m³
2003-10-12
Lowest
7.3 g/m³
1995-10-25
Wind
Highest
69 km/h
1985-10-30
Lowest
12 km/h
2010-10-05
Precip
Wettest
109 mm
2019
Driest
6 mm
2014
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