Weather in Cape Town in October
In an average October, Cape Town sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
2015-10-27
Lowest
11°C
2007-10-07
Low
Highest
20°C
2018-10-23
Lowest
2°C
2017-10-05
Feels-like
Highest
46°C
2018-10-27
Lowest
-1°C
2017-10-05
Humidity
Highest
15.3 g/m³
2015-10-20
Lowest
6.0 g/m³
2007-10-08
Wind
Highest
38 km/h
2017-10-03
Lowest
7 km/h
2024-10-05
Gust
Highest
87 km/h
2018-10-29
Lowest
20 km/h
2004-10-23
Precip
Wettest
122 mm
1992
Driest
6 mm
2023
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