AI-generatedSun City at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Oct · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,250 h
- Rain a year
- 686 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,258 m
Climate in Sun City
Sun City has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. October is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while June is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year, Sun City is very sunny; September is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sun City
The best time to visit Sun City is from April to August. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to August, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is December with 133 mm of precipitation.
Sun City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sun City in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Sun City in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Sun City in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–28 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Sun City in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–25 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Aug
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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Your best months: June – July
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: April – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
05:3818:17
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 05:24–06:08 · evening 17:46–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:15–05:24 · evening 18:31–18:40
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 Sun City compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 30° from start to end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.0 h |
What is the weather like in Sun City in October?
In October, Sun City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sun City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 39 min05:38 – 18:17
- 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
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 18 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %77 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Sun City
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Sun City: score 100 against 56. In May, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. May has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h | 9.2 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 47 mm | 21 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sun City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January29° · 8.4 h
In January, Sun City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 118 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in January54February29° · 8.5 h
In February, Sun City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 114 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in February65March28° · 8.1 h
In March, Sun City is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 82 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in March90April25° · 8.3 h
In April, Sun City is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in April100May23° · 9.2 h
In May, Sun City is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in May100June21° · 9.2 h
In June, Sun City is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in June100July21° · 9.4 h
In July, Sun City is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in July100August25° · 9.6 h
In August, Sun City is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in August74September29° · 9.8 h
In September, Sun City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in September56October30° · 9.2 h
In October, Sun City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in October49November30° · 8.7 h
In November, Sun City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in November45December29° · 8.5 h
In December, Sun City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 133 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Sun City.
Sun City in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sun City
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in January (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from October to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to July, 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 | 48 | 29° | 18° | 8.4 h | 14 | 118 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 29° | 18° | 8.5 h | 12 | 114 |
| MarchMar | 65 | 28° | 17° | 8.1 h | 10 | 82 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 25° | 13° | 8.3 h | 7 | 53 |
| MayMay | 100 | 23° | 9° | 9.2 h | 3 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 21° | 6° | 9.2 h | 1 | 8 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 21° | 5° | 9.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 25° | 8° | 9.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 29° | 12° | 9.8 h | 2 | 15 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 30° | 15° | 9.2 h | 7 | 47 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 30° | 16° | 8.7 h | 11 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 29° | 18° | 8.5 h | 15 | 133 |
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 hours in Sun City
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 9.2 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Sun City, 73 % 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 in Sun City: 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, Sun City has about 7 rainy days with 47 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sun City
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 13).
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 and clouds in Sun City
How breezy and how cloudy Sun City 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 Sun City 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 33 % of the sky over Sun City: mostly sunny, with about 9.2 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 and humidity in Sun City
How often the day gets hot in Sun City (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, Sun City has about 18 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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
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Sun City 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.
Sun City has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,960 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Sun City vs Rustenburg
In October the holiday weather in Sun City and Rustenburg is about equally good (score 56 vs 58). During the day it is about as warm in Rustenburg as in Sun City.
| in October | Sun City | Rustenburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Sun City
When is the best time to visit Sun City?
The best time to visit Sun City is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sun City?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 15 °C. June is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Sun City?
The wettest month is December with 133 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sun City get?
Sun City gets around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 9.8 hours a day; in March there are 8.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Sun City in?
Sun City is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sun City?
A nonstop flight from London to Sun City takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sun City?
Sun City has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 100, summer holidays 100, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 47.