Cape Town in October
The best value month on the whole calendar, with thirteen hours of daylight and only occasional rain.
Is October a good time to visit Cape Town?
October is a middling month in Cape Town — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Spring proper — long days return and the wine estates reopen their terraces
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Cape Town, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Cape Town?
October is a middling month in Cape Town — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Cape Town in October?
Cape Town sits at roughly 62/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 1 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Cape Town in October?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 11°C in October, with about 7 wet days across the month.