AI-generatedPaternoster at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jan · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Jan · 16.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,210 h
- Rain a year
- 267 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Paternoster
Paternoster has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while July is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,210 hours of sunshine a year, Paternoster is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Paternoster
The best time to visit Paternoster is from December to March. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in January it only reaches 16.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is June with 51 mm of precipitation.
Paternoster through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Paternoster in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Paternoster in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 21–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Paternoster in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Paternoster in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Paternoster for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:0918:59
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 05:53–06:41 · evening 18:27–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:53 · evening 19:15–19:25
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 Paternoster compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 19° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 14° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Paternoster in October?
In October, Paternoster is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Paternoster.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 51 min06:09 – 18:59
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 30 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %3 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Paternoster
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Paternoster: score 56 against 41. In January, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in January. January has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 56better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 17° |
| Sea | 15.2° | 16.5° |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h | 11.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 11 mm | 7 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Paternoster month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January22° · Sea 17° · 11.6 h
In January, Paternoster is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Paternoster – and yet one of the best months here.
Paternoster in January56February22° · Sea 17° · 10.8 h
In February, Paternoster is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Paternoster – and yet one of the best months here.
Paternoster in February52March21° · Sea 16° · 9.6 h
In March, Paternoster is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Paternoster – and yet one of the best months here.
Paternoster in March42April20° · Sea 15° · 8.2 h
In April, Paternoster is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Paternoster.
Paternoster in April30May19° · Sea 15° · 6.7 h
In May, Paternoster is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paternoster.
Paternoster in May25June17° · Sea 15° · 6.2 h
In June, Paternoster is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paternoster.
Paternoster in June28July17° · Sea 14° · 6.7 h
In July, Paternoster is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paternoster.
Paternoster in July29August17° · Sea 15° · 7.1 h
In August, Paternoster is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paternoster.
Paternoster in August35September18° · Sea 15° · 8.0 h
In September, Paternoster is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paternoster.
Paternoster in September41October19° · Sea 15° · 9.5 h
In October, Paternoster is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Paternoster.
Paternoster in October45November20° · Sea 16° · 10.3 h
In November, Paternoster is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Paternoster.
Paternoster in November52December21° · Sea 16° · 11.0 h
In December, Paternoster is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Paternoster – and yet one of the best months here.
Paternoster 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 Paternoster
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (11°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 56 | 22° | 17° | 16.5° | 11.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 | 22° | 17° | 16.5° | 10.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 21° | 16° | 16.1° | 9.6 h | 2 | 10 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 20° | 14° | 15.0° | 8.2 h | 3 | 17 |
| MayMay | 30 | 19° | 13° | 15.0° | 6.7 h | 6 | 30 |
| JuneJun | 25 | 17° | 11° | 14.8° | 6.2 h | 8 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 17° | 11° | 14.4° | 6.7 h | 7 | 48 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 17° | 11° | 14.5° | 7.1 h | 8 | 43 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 18° | 12° | 14.9° | 8.0 h | 5 | 22 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 19° | 13° | 15.2° | 9.5 h | 3 | 11 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 20° | 15° | 15.6° | 10.3 h | 3 | 14 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 21° | 16° | 16.3° | 11.0 h | 2 | 8 |
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
32.81° S, 17.89° E · 18 m · Africa/Johannesburg
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Paternoster
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.6 – 15.7 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Paternoster ranges from 14.4 °C in July to 16.5 °C in January. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in January, eight out of ten years were between 15.2 and 17.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.5° | 15.2° | 17.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.5° | 15.1° | 18.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.1° | 14.8° | 17.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.0° | 14.2° | 16.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.0° | 14.4° | 16.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.8° | 13.9° | 15.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.4° | 13.6° | 15.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.5° | 13.8° | 15.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.9° | 14.2° | 15.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 15.2° | 14.6° | 15.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 15.6° | 14.3° | 16.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 16.3° | 15.1° | 17.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Paternoster
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 9.5 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Paternoster, 74 % 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 Paternoster: 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, Paternoster has about 3 rainy days with 11 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Paternoster
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 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 Paternoster
How breezy and how cloudy Paternoster 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 Paternoster typically peaks at 30 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Paternoster: mostly sunny, with about 9.5 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 Paternoster
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Paternoster 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.
Paternoster has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 54) and its weakest during May half-term (score 29).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 29
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h
- Distance
- 9,540 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.
Compare & alternatives
Compare with another place
Paternoster compared
Put Paternoster side by side with another destination.
Paternoster vs Langebaan
In October Langebaan has the better holiday weather (score 60 vs 41). During the day Langebaan is 4 °C warmer than Paternoster. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Paternoster | Langebaan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 23° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Best places in the country
South Africa in October: the best places
In October, Paternoster ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Orania23°100
- 2Cape Town23°15°99
- 3Paarl24°99
- 4Somerset West23°16°99
- 5Franschhoek23°96
- 6Stellenbosch22°95
- 7Beaufort West27°95
- 8Worcester24°94
- 28PaternosterThis page19°15°41
Places nearby
Near Paternoster
Other destinations close by.
Places with a similar climate
Places with a climate like Paternoster
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Paternoster's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Paternoster
When is the best time to visit Paternoster?
The best time to visit Paternoster is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Paternoster?
The sea temperature in Paternoster ranges from 14.4 °C in July to 16.5 °C in January. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Paternoster in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Paternoster?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Paternoster?
The wettest month is June with 51 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Paternoster get?
Paternoster gets around 3,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 11.6 hours a day; in June there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Paternoster in?
Paternoster is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Paternoster?
A nonstop flight from London to Paternoster takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,540 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Paternoster?
Paternoster has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 54) and its weakest during May half-term (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 29, summer holidays 29, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 54.