What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Johannesburg in October?

In October, Cape Town averages 24°C high / 12°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Johannesburg averages 29°C high / 12°C low with about 61 mm.

Cape Town vs Johannesburg in October

Cape Town is the better pick in October — 94 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, dry, while Johannesburg is warm, a little rain.

Cape Town vs Johannesburg — October climate, side by side

	Cape Town	Johannesburg
Comfort score	94/100 (S)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	23°C	26°C
Avg high / low	24° / 12°	29° / 12°
Rainfall	18 mm	61 mm
Rainy days	4	9
Humidity	72%	48%
Air quality (AQI)	70	69

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cape Town vs Johannesburg in October — FAQ

Is October better in Cape Town or Johannesburg?: Cape Town is the better pick in October — 94 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, dry, while Johannesburg is warm, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Johannesburg in October?: In October, Cape Town averages 24°C high / 12°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Johannesburg averages 29°C high / 12°C low with about 61 mm.