Grahamstown Weather in October

What's the weather like in Grahamstown (Eastern Cape) in October 2024?

The climate in Grahamstown during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the spring in Grahamstown and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Grahamstown weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.6°C 72.6°F
Nightly temperature 11.1°C 51.9°F
Average temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 76 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 20.2°C 68.4°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Grahamstown

Grahamstown average temperature in October

October rainfall

Grahamstown average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Grahamstown average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Grahamstown in October 2024.

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Grahamstown weather stats

Grahamstown weather statistics
Hottest month: February 27°C 80.6°F
Driest month: June 35mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 7.5hrs
Coldest month: July 19.6°C 67.3°F
Wettest month: March 83mm 3.3ins
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