AI-generatedWorcester, South Africa at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Dec
- Warmest month
- Feb · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,920 h
- Rain a year
- 380 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 234 m
Climate in Worcester, South Africa
Worcester, South Africa has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year, Worcester, South Africa is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Worcester, South Africa
The best time to visit Worcester, South Africa is from April to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is July with 42 mm of precipitation.
Worcester, South Africa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Worcester, South Africa in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–26 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Worcester, South Africa in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Worcester, South Africa in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Worcester, South Africa in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 18–19 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Worcester, South Africa for you.
Your best months: May, October – November
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 – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:0218:54
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 05:46–06:35 · evening 18:21–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:36–05:46 · evening 19:09–19:19
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 Worcester, South Africa compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 23° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Worcester, South Africa in October?
In October, Worcester, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 52 min06:02 – 18:54
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %89 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Worcester, South Africa
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 November bring similar holiday weather to Worcester, South Africa (score 94 and 97). In November, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. November has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 33 mm | 34 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Worcester, South Africa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
74January31° · 10.1 h
In January, Worcester, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in January74February31° · 9.7 h
In February, Worcester, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in February81March29° · 8.4 h
In March, Worcester, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in March92April26° · 7.5 h
In April, Worcester, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in April89May22° · 6.4 h
In May, Worcester, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in May83June18° · 5.9 h
In June, Worcester, South Africa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in June85July18° · 6.3 h
In July, Worcester, South Africa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in July85August19° · 6.7 h
In August, Worcester, South Africa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in August90September21° · 7.4 h
In September, Worcester, South Africa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in September94October24° · 8.3 h
In October, Worcester, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in October97November26° · 9.3 h
In November, Worcester, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa in November85December29° · 9.9 h
In December, Worcester, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Worcester, South Africa.
Worcester, South Africa 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 Worcester, South Africa
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (7°), 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 July 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 | 74 | 31° | 16° | 10.1 h | 5 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 31° | 16° | 9.7 h | 5 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 29° | 15° | 8.4 h | 7 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 26° | 13° | 7.5 h | 6 | 31 |
| MayMay | 89 | 22° | 11° | 6.4 h | 5 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 18° | 8° | 5.9 h | 7 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 18° | 7° | 6.3 h | 7 | 42 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 19° | 7° | 6.7 h | 7 | 39 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 21° | 9° | 7.4 h | 6 | 29 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 24° | 11° | 8.3 h | 6 | 33 |
| NovemberNov | 97 | 26° | 12° | 9.3 h | 5 | 34 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 29° | 15° | 9.9 h | 5 | 23 |
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 Worcester, South Africa
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 8.3 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Worcester, South Africa, 64 % 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 Worcester, South Africa: 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, Worcester, South Africa has about 6 rainy days with 33 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Worcester, South Africa
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 Worcester, South Africa
How breezy and how cloudy Worcester, South Africa 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 Worcester, South Africa typically peaks at 17 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 50 % of the sky over Worcester, South Africa: variable cloud, with about 8.3 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 Worcester, South Africa
How often the day gets hot in Worcester, South Africa (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, Worcester, South Africa has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Worcester, South Africa
Weather for your travel dates
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Worcester, South Africa 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.
Worcester, South Africa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 80).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 10 min
- Distance
- 9,660 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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Worcester vs Franschhoek
In October the holiday weather in Worcester and Franschhoek is about equally good (score 94 vs 96). During the day Franschhoek is 1 °C cooler than Worcester. Franschhoek gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Worcester | Franschhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 96 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Dec | Sep – Apr |
Through the year
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South Africa in October: the best places
In October, Worcester ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8WorcesterThis page24°94
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Frequently asked questions about Worcester, South Africa
When is the best time to visit Worcester, South Africa?
The best time to visit Worcester, South Africa is from April to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Worcester, South Africa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Worcester, South Africa?
The wettest month is July with 42 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Worcester, South Africa get?
Worcester, South Africa gets around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.1 hours a day; in June there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Worcester, South Africa in?
Worcester, South Africa is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Worcester, South Africa?
A nonstop flight from London to Worcester, South Africa takes about 12 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,660 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Worcester, South Africa?
Worcester, South Africa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 80). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 88, summer holidays 85, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 80.