Swellendam Weather in October

What's the weather like in Swellendam (Western Cape) in October 2024?

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

October is in the spring in Swellendam and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Swellendam weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.3°C 73.9°F
Nightly temperature 10.9°C 51.6°F
Average temperature 17.1°C 62.8°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 61 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 16.7°C 62°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Swellendam with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Swellendam

Swellendam average temperature in October

October rainfall

Swellendam average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Swellendam 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 Swellendam in October 2024.

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Swellendam weather stats

Swellendam weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: December 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: January 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Wettest month: August 68mm 2.7ins
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