AI-generatedBeaufort West at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,800 h
- Rain a year
- 252 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 849 m
Climate in Beaufort West
Beaufort West has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Beaufort West is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Beaufort West
The best time to visit Beaufort West is from April to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is March with 35 mm of precipitation.
Beaufort West through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Beaufort West in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–29 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Beaufort West in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 32–33 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Beaufort West in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–30 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Beaufort West in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–21 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
05:5018:40
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:35–06:23 · evening 18:08–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:25–05:35 · evening 18:56–19:05
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Beaufort West compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 26° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 11° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Beaufort West in October?
In October, Beaufort West is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 50 min05:50 – 18:40
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %96 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Beaufort West
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Beaufort West (score 95 and 97). In September, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. September has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 21 mm | 11 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Beaufort West month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
60January33° · 8.2 h
In January, Beaufort West is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in January61February32° · 8.0 h
In February, Beaufort West is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in February71March30° · 7.4 h
In March, Beaufort West is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in March94April26° · 7.1 h
In April, Beaufort West is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in April93May23° · 7.0 h
In May, Beaufort West is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in May92June20° · 6.7 h
In June, Beaufort West is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in June94July20° · 7.2 h
In July, Beaufort West is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in July95August21° · 7.5 h
In August, Beaufort West is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in August97September25° · 8.1 h
In September, Beaufort West is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in September95October27° · 8.0 h
In October, Beaufort West is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in October84November29° · 8.3 h
In November, Beaufort West is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in November70December32° · 8.6 h
In December, Beaufort West is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Beaufort West.
Beaufort West in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Beaufort West
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in February (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 60 | 33° | 16° | 8.2 h | 5 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 32° | 16° | 8.0 h | 5 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 71 | 30° | 15° | 7.4 h | 6 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 26° | 11° | 7.1 h | 4 | 19 |
| MayMay | 93 | 23° | 8° | 7.0 h | 3 | 15 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 20° | 5° | 6.7 h | 3 | 13 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 20° | 4° | 7.2 h | 3 | 12 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 21° | 5° | 7.5 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 25° | 7° | 8.1 h | 2 | 11 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 27° | 10° | 8.0 h | 3 | 21 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 29° | 12° | 8.3 h | 4 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 32° | 15° | 8.6 h | 4 | 31 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Beaufort West
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Beaufort West, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Beaufort West: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Beaufort West has about 3 rainy days with 21 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Beaufort West
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Beaufort West
How breezy and how cloudy Beaufort West is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Beaufort West typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Beaufort West: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Beaufort West
How often the day gets hot in Beaufort West (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Beaufort West has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Beaufort West
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Beaufort West in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Beaufort West has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,590 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: South Africa
- Currency
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M, N · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +27
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Beaufort West compared
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Beaufort West vs Oudtshoorn
In October Beaufort West has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs 90). During the day Oudtshoorn is 1 °C cooler than Beaufort West. Oudtshoorn gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Beaufort West | Oudtshoorn |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Nov | Apr – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Beaufort West
When is the best time to visit Beaufort West?
The best time to visit Beaufort West is from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Beaufort West?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Beaufort West?
The wettest month is March with 35 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Beaufort West get?
Beaufort West gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 8.6 hours a day; in June there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Beaufort West in?
Beaufort West is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Beaufort West?
A nonstop flight from London to Beaufort West takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,590 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Beaufort West?
Beaufort West has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 93, summer holidays 95, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 65.