AI-generatedUpington at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,670 h
- Rain a year
- 210 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 808 m
Climate in Upington
Upington has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. January is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while July is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,670 hours of sunshine a year, Upington is very sunny; December is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Upington
The best time to visit Upington is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. From November to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is January with 35 mm of precipitation.
Upington through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Upington in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–34 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Upington in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 36–37 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Upington in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 26–34 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Upington in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Nov – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Upington for you.
Your best months: June – August
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: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
05:5918:42
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 05:44–06:30 · evening 18:11–18:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:44 · evening 18:57–19:06
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 Upington compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Upington in October?
In October, Upington is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Upington.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 44 min05:59 – 18:42
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %42 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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 Upington
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 Upington: score 100 against 71. In May, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 10.5 hbetter | 9.2 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 12 mm | 12 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Upington month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January37° · 11.1 h
In January, Upington is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Upington.
Upington in January45February36° · 10.3 h
In February, Upington is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Upington.
Upington in February53March34° · 9.8 h
In March, Upington is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Upington.
Upington in March83April30° · 9.5 h
In April, Upington is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Upington.
Upington in April100May26° · 9.2 h
In May, Upington is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Upington.
Upington in May100June22° · 9.0 h
In June, Upington is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. With around 9.0 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 Upington.
Upington in June100July22° · 9.2 h
In July, Upington is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. With around 9.2 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 Upington.
Upington in July100August24° · 9.6 h
In August, Upington is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 Upington.
Upington in August91September28° · 10.0 h
In September, Upington is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Upington.
Upington in September71October32° · 10.5 h
In October, Upington is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Upington.
Upington in October58November34° · 11.1 h
In November, Upington is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Upington.
Upington in November50December36° · 11.3 h
In December, Upington is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Upington.
Upington in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Upington
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°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in January (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from January to February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and from November to December. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, 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 | 47 | 37° | 21° | 11.1 h | 5 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 36° | 20° | 10.3 h | 6 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 34° | 18° | 9.8 h | 6 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 30° | 14° | 9.5 h | 4 | 27 |
| MayMay | 100 | 26° | 9° | 9.2 h | 2 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 22° | 5° | 9.0 h | 1 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 22° | 5° | 9.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 24° | 6° | 9.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 28° | 10° | 10.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 32° | 14° | 10.5 h | 2 | 12 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 34° | 16° | 11.1 h | 2 | 13 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 36° | 19° | 11.3 h | 4 | 29 |
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 Upington
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 10.5 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Upington, 83 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Upington: 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, Upington has about 2 rainy days with 12 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Upington
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, 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 20 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 and clouds in Upington
How breezy and how cloudy Upington 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 Upington typically peaks at 23 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 23 % of the sky over Upington: mostly sunny, with about 10.5 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.
Heat and humidity in Upington
How often the day gets hot in Upington (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, Upington has about 20 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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
Planning a trip to Upington
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Upington 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.
Upington has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °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
- 24 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,140 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.
Compare & alternatives
Upington compared
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Upington vs Orania
In October Orania has the better holiday weather (score 100 vs 71). During the day Orania is 9 °C cooler than Upington. Orania gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Upington | Orania |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 11 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Mar – May, Aug – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Upington ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Paarl24°99
- 3Cape Town23°15°99
- 4Somerset West23°16°99
- 5Franschhoek23°96
- 6Stellenbosch22°95
- 7Swellendam25°94
- 8Graaff-Reinet26°93
- 21UpingtonThis page32°71
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Frequently asked questions about Upington
When is the best time to visit Upington?
The best time to visit Upington is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Upington?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 21 °C. July is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Upington?
The wettest month is January with 35 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Upington get?
Upington gets around 3,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 11.3 hours a day; in June there are 9.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Upington in?
Upington is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Upington?
A nonstop flight from London to Upington takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,140 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Upington?
Upington has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 100, summer holidays 100, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 49.