Harrismith Weather in October

What's the weather like in Harrismith (Free State) in October 2024?

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

October is in the spring in Harrismith and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Harrismith weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.1°C 73.6°F
Nightly temperature 8.7°C 47.7°F
Average temperature 15.9°C 60.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 78 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 21.7°C 71°F
Humidity 58%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harrismith with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Harrismith

Harrismith average temperature in October

October rainfall

Harrismith average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Harrismith 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 Harrismith in October 2024.

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Harrismith weather stats

Harrismith weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: July 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: June 15.8°C 60.4°F
Wettest month: January 130mm 5.1ins
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