Weather in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa in October
In an average October, Potchefstroom sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 12°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 12°C |
| Typical low range | 8°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 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
37°C
2016-10-31
Lowest
10°C
2003-10-19
Low
Highest
19°C
2019-10-14
Lowest
2°C
2024-10-01
Feels-like
Highest
38°C
2016-10-28
Lowest
-4°C
2024-10-01
Humidity
Highest
13.7 g/m³
1987-10-29
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
2019-10-30
Wind
Highest
58 km/h
1992-10-23
Lowest
8 km/h
1997-10-21
Precip
Wettest
210 mm
2025
Driest
3 mm
2019
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