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Kommetjie in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (warm water, consistent swells)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (warm water, consistent swells)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

KommetjieHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall: Medium
Prices · South Africa overall: Medium

South Africa overall: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kommetjie, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 5 (better)
Jan: 9
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (warm water, consistent swells)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

January: Inside Kommetjie's best window: Nov–Mar (warm water, consistent swells).

Kommetjie: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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