Sea Temperature in Cape Town in October

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town in October. Historical daily data. Climate details for October. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in Cape Town. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.

Water Temperature Range in Cape Town in October

54°F

MINIMUN

59°F

AVERAGE

64°F

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in October in Cape Town

Water Temperature Chart for Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town in October

Sea Temperature Table in Cape Town in October Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
Oct 1	59°C	61°C	63°C	60°C
Oct 2	59°C	61°C	63°C	60°C
Oct 3	57°C	61°C	64°C	60°C
Oct 4	59°C	59°C	61°C	59°C
Oct 5	59°C	61°C	64°C	60°C
Oct 6	59°C	61°C	64°C	60°C
Oct 7	61°C	61°C	64°C	61°C
Oct 8	61°C	61°C	63°C	60°C
Oct 9	61°C	61°C	59°C	60°C
Oct 10	61°C	61°C	63°C	60°C
Oct 11	61°C	61°C	64°C	61°C
Oct 12	63°C	61°C	63°C	61°C
Oct 13	61°C	61°C	63°C	60°C
Oct 14	61°C	61°C	59°C	60°C
Oct 15	61°C	61°C	61°C	60°C
Oct 16	63°C	61°C	59°C	60°C
Oct 17	61°C	61°C	61°C	60°C
Oct 18	61°C	61°C	59°C	60°C
Oct 19	61°C	61°C	64°C	61°C
Oct 20	63°C	63°C	61°C	61°C
Oct 21	63°C	63°C	63°C	61°C
Oct 22	61°C	61°C	59°C	60°C
Oct 23	63°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Oct 24	63°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Oct 25	59°C	63°C	61°C	60°C
Oct 26	63°C	63°C	64°C	62°C
Oct 27	63°C	63°C	64°C	62°C
Oct 28	61°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Oct 29	63°C	63°C	64°C	62°C
Oct 30	61°C	63°C	59°C	60°C

Cape Town Climate and Swimming Opportunities in October

70°F

Average Day Air Temperature

54°F

Average Night Air Temperature

1 in

Precipitation Amount per Month

8 days

Number of Rainy Days

13 hrs

Daylight
per Day

9 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

10 mph

Average Wind Speed

73%

Average
humidity

Cape Town lies within the Western Cape in South Africa. The average daytime temperature in Cape Town in October is 21°C (70°F), while the nighttime average is 12°C (53°F). There are typically eight rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 32 mm (1.2 inches). The daylight duration in October in Cape Town is 13 hours, with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in October is 16 km/h (10 mph), and the humidity level is around 73%.

The water temperature in Cape Town in October ranges from 15°C to 16°C (59°F to 61°F). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 16°C (61°F), shifting to 16°C (61°F) by mid-October and reaching 16°C (61°F) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Cape Town for October is 16°C (61°F). Very comfortable swimming conditions. The water is fresh but not too cold, and the air temperature is pleasant.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Temperatures in October in Cape Town

What is the sea temperature in Cape Town in October?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town in October ranges from 15°C to 16°C (59°F to 61°F).

Is it possible to swim in the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town in October?

The average sea temperature in Cape Town in October is 16°C (61°F), and the air temperature is 21°C (70°F), so very comfortable swimming conditions. The water is fresh but not too cold, and the air temperature is pleasant.