Johannesburg Weather in October

What's the weather like in Johannesburg (Gauteng) in October 2024?

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

October is in the spring in Johannesburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Johannesburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.3°C 75.7°F
Nightly temperature 11.6°C 52.8°F
Average temperature 17.9°C 64.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 76 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Humidity 55%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Johannesburg with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Johannesburg

Johannesburg average temperature in October

October rainfall

Johannesburg average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg in October 2024.

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Johannesburg weather stats

Johannesburg weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: July 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: June 16.4°C 61.5°F
Wettest month: January 135mm 5.3ins
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