October weather forecast
Sédjè, Benin

October is a hot autumn month in Sédjè, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.5°C (76.1°F) and max 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

October brings an average high-temperature of a hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. Sédjè's average low-temperature during October nights is observed to be a warm 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In October, in Sédjè, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout October, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sédjè, there are 149.3 rainfall days, and 496mm (19.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8h.

UV index

January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.