Planning a trip to Johannesburg in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 82 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Johannesburg has good weather in October.
Average temperature in Johannesburg in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Johannesburg for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +79°F.
Is Johannesburg warm or cold in October?
Johannesburg is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +52°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Johannesburg:
Climate in Johannesburg in October
Johannesburg weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+75°F
+75°F
Min. temperature
+30°F
+37°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+90°F
+93°F
+95°F
Rainfall
28 mm
82 mm
112 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
48%
57%
64%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
19
11
7
Cloudy days
9
13
13
Rainy days
2
7
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +73°F to +75°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 28 mm to 82 mm.Humidity rises from 48% to 57%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 19 sunny days in September to 11 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Johannesburg in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Johannesburg is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Johannesburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 86 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Johannesburg wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 148 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Johannesburg?
This is the weather in Johannesburg in October 2023:
1 October
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+85°F
2 October
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+87°F
3 October
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+89°F
4 October
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+90°F
5 October
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+82°F
6 October
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+88°F
7 October
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+86°F
8 October
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+79°F
9 October
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+83°F
10 October
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+86°F
11 October
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+84°F
12 October
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+88°F
13 October
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+85°F
14 October
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+85°F
15 October
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+85°F
16 October
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+77°F
17 October
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+71°F
18 October
🌧️
+74°F
19 October
🌧️
+77°F
20 October
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+81°F
21 October
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+81°F
22 October
☁️
+75°F
23 October
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+80°F
24 October
🌧️
+78°F
25 October
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+80°F
26 October
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+84°F
27 October
🌧️
+71°F
28 October
☀️
+78°F
29 October
🌧️
+71°F
30 October
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+75°F
31 October
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+80°F
In October 2023 Johannesburg had 17 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 53%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Johannesburg climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Johannesburg in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+70°F) and the highest in 2019 (+86°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 19 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 205 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Johannesburg in October:
Is October a good time to visit Johannesburg?
October is a really good time to go to Johannesburg. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Johannesburg.
Can you sunbathe in Johannesburg in October?
October is warm in Johannesburg. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Johannesburg rainy in October?
Johannesburg is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Johannesburg in October?
The amount of sunny days in Johannesburg during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in South Africa
Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Johannesburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.