Cape of Good Hope — Water Temperature in October

Water Temperature Range

13°C

minimum

16°C

average

18°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2025	2024	2023	2022
OCT 1	16°C	14°C	15°C	17°C
OCT 2	16°C	15°C	15°C	18°C
OCT 3	15°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
OCT 4	15°C	15°C	15°C	16°C
OCT 5	16°C	14°C	15°C	16°C
OCT 6	16°C	14°C	15°C	15°C
OCT 7	16°C	14°C	15°C	18°C
OCT 8	16°C	15°C	16°C	16°C
OCT 9	16°C	15°C	16°C	15°C
OCT 10	17°C	15°C	16°C	17°C
OCT 11	16°C	15°C	16°C	15°C
OCT 12	16°C	15°C	16°C	18°C
OCT 13	16°C	15°C	17°C	16°C
OCT 14	17°C	15°C	16°C	18°C
OCT 15	16°C	15°C	16°C	16°C
OCT 16	16°C	15°C	16°C	17°C
OCT 17	16°C	15°C	17°C	15°C
OCT 18	16°C	15°C	16°C	16°C
OCT 19	17°C	15°C	17°C	17°C
OCT 20	16°C	15°C	17°C	15°C
OCT 21	16°C	15°C	17°C	15°C
OCT 22	17°C	15°C	16°C	17°C
OCT 23	16°C	15°C	16°C	17°C
OCT 24	16°C	15°C	16°C	18°C
OCT 25	16°C	15°C	16°C	15°C
OCT 26	16°C	16°C	16°C	16°C
OCT 27	16°C	16°C	16°C	16°C
OCT 28	17°C	15°C	17°C	16°C
OCT 29	16°C	16°C	16°C	16°C
OCT 30	16°C	16°C	16°C	15°C
OCT 31	17°C	16°C	17°C	17°C

October: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

12°C

Average Day Air Temperature

21°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

32 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

13 hrs

Sunshine per Day

9 hrs

Average Wind Speed

16 km/h

Average Humidity

73%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming feels cool and invigorating. It’s comfortable for a quick dip, and you’ll feel fine as long as you warm up soon after.