AI-generatedDullstroom at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,740 h
- Rain a year
- 874 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 2,013 m
Climate in Dullstroom
Dullstroom has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. January is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while June is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year, Dullstroom is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dullstroom
The best time to visit Dullstroom is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is January with 163 mm.
Dullstroom through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dullstroom in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–23 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Dullstroom in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Dullstroom in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–22 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Dullstroom in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 16–19 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Dec
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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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
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
05:2618:05
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:11–05:56 · evening 17:34–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:02–05:11 · evening 18:19–18:28
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 Dullstroom compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 22° from start to end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.0 h |
What is the weather like in Dullstroom in October?
In October, Dullstroom is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 39 min05:26 – 18:05
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Dullstroom
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Dullstroom: score 100 against 79. In August, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. August has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 9 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dullstroom month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
64January23° · 6.5 h
In January, Dullstroom is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in January70February23° · 6.6 h
In February, Dullstroom is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 120 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in February73March22° · 6.3 h
In March, Dullstroom is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in March85April20° · 6.9 h
In April, Dullstroom is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in April97May18° · 8.2 h
In May, Dullstroom is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in May98June16° · 8.6 h
In June, Dullstroom is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in June99July16° · 8.8 h
In July, Dullstroom is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in July100August19° · 8.9 h
In August, Dullstroom is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in August98September22° · 8.5 h
In September, Dullstroom is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in September79October23° · 7.6 h
In October, Dullstroom is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in October66November22° · 6.7 h
In November, Dullstroom is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 136 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom in November62December23° · 6.5 h
In December, Dullstroom is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 159 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Dullstroom.
Dullstroom 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 Dullstroom
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (1°), the warmest in January (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May 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 | 64 | 23° | 12° | 6.5 h | 17 | 163 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 23° | 12° | 6.6 h | 14 | 120 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 22° | 11° | 6.3 h | 12 | 94 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 20° | 8° | 6.9 h | 8 | 59 |
| MayMay | 97 | 18° | 4° | 8.2 h | 3 | 19 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 16° | 1° | 8.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 16° | 1° | 8.8 h | 1 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 19° | 3° | 8.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 22° | 6° | 8.5 h | 4 | 22 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 23° | 9° | 7.6 h | 12 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 22° | 10° | 6.7 h | 16 | 136 |
| DecemberDec | 62 | 23° | 12° | 6.5 h | 20 | 159 |
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 Dullstroom
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 7.6 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Dullstroom, 60 % 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 Dullstroom: 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, Dullstroom has about 12 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Dullstroom
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 Dullstroom
How breezy and how cloudy Dullstroom 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 Dullstroom typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Dullstroom: variable cloud, with about 7.6 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.
Planning a trip to Dullstroom
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Dullstroom 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.
Dullstroom has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,060 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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Dullstroom vs Middelburg
In October Dullstroom has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs 70). During the day Middelburg is 4 °C warmer than Dullstroom.
| in October | Dullstroom | Middelburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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South Africa in October: the best places
In October, Dullstroom ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Orania23°100
- 2Polokwane27°91
- 3Middelburg27°86
- 4Soweto26°86
- 5Krugersdorp26°86
- 6Johannesburg26°85
- 7Mbombela27°82
- 8Witbank26°82
- 13DullstroomThis page23°79
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Frequently asked questions about Dullstroom
When is the best time to visit Dullstroom?
The best time to visit Dullstroom is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dullstroom?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 12 °C. June is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Dullstroom?
Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is January with 163 mm. The driest month is June with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dullstroom get?
Dullstroom gets around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.9 hours a day; in March there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Dullstroom in?
Dullstroom is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dullstroom?
A nonstop flight from London to Dullstroom takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,060 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Dullstroom?
Dullstroom has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 97, summer holidays 100, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 63.