Pietermaritzburg Weather in October
What's the weather like in Pietermaritzburg (KwaZulu-Natal) in October 2024?
The climate in Pietermaritzburg during October can be summarized as warm and a little damp.
October is in the spring in Pietermaritzburg and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 24°C 75.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12°C 53.6°F |
| Average temperature | 18°C 64.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 80 mm 3.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 16 days |
| Sea temperature | 22.3°C 72.2°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pietermaritzburg with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Pietermaritzburg
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
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 Pietermaritzburg in October 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Pietermaritzburg weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 26.7°C 80.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 13mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 138mm 5.4ins |
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