Cape Town weather in October
October in Cape Town: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Cape Town · #37 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cape Town climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 21 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 70 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cape Town in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Cape Town?
- October in Cape Town: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Cape Town on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Cape Town in October?
- In October, Cape Town averages a daily high of 21°C and a low of 12.9°C, with about 21.4 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cape Town in October?
- Cape Town has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in October.