Weather in Cape Town for October 2025
Until now, October 2025 in Cape Town is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.3 °C.
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Cape Town with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 21.5 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Cape Town at the beginning of October is 21.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 21.7 °C by the end of October.
With an average of 5 rainy days, Cape Town experiences minimal rainfall in October.
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Cape Town Weather October
Temperatures trend during October in Cape Town
October weather in Cape Town day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct. |  Partly cloudy | 19° /11° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Oct. |  Sunny | 21° /10° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 3 Oct. |  Patchy rain possible | 22° /11° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 4 Oct. | Sunny | 24° /12° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 5 Oct. | Partly cloudy | 22° /12° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 6 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /12° | 0.9 mm | 6 | |
| 7 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /12° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 8 Oct. | Sunny | 22° /12° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 9 Oct. | Sunny | 23° /13° | 0.4 mm | 6 | |
| 10 Oct. |  Cloudy | 23° /13° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 11 Oct. |  Overcast | 23° /14° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 12 Oct. | Sunny | 22° /13° | 0.7 mm | 6 | |
| 13 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /13° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
| 14 Oct. | Partly cloudy | 20° /12° | 1 mm | 6 | |
| 15 Oct. |  Moderate rain at times | 21° /11° | 1.3 mm | 6 | |
| 16 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /12° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
| 17 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /13° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 18 Oct. | Overcast | 21° /13° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 19 Oct. | Sunny | 24° /12° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 20 Oct. | Sunny | 23° /13° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 21 Oct. | Sunny | 23° /13° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 22 Oct. | Sunny | 25° /13° | 1 mm | 7 | |
| 23 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /14° | 3.3 mm | 6 | |
| 24 Oct. | Sunny | 21° /13° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 25 Oct. | Sunny | 21° /12° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
| 26 Oct. | Sunny | 22° /12° | 1 mm | 7 | |
| 27 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /13° | 0.5 mm | 5 | |
| 28 Oct. | Sunny | 22° /13° | 1.5 mm | 6 | |
| 29 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /13° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 30 Oct. | Sunny | 26° /15° | 0 mm | 2.5 | |
| 31 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /15° | 0.5 mm | 2.3 | |
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Cape Town in October - FAQ
Cape Town water temperatures in October
The average water temperature of the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Town in October is 13 °C. At the beginning of October temperatures are around 12.9 °C; by the end of the month they stay fairly steady and reach 13.2 °C.
- What is the water temperature in Cape Town in October?
- The average water temperature in Cape Town in October is 13 °C.
- Can you swim in Cape Town in October?
- Cold enough that you lose heat fast. A full 4–5 mm wetsuit (plus hood/gloves for comfort) is advisable for anything beyond a brief plunge.
October rainfall patterns in Cape Town
UV exposure in Cape Town during October
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