October weather forecast
Souanké, Congo

As Souanké saunters into October, a steep uptake in precipitation reaches a significant 252mm (9.92"), rendering it the rainiest month. The month maintains a warm climate, characterized by the persistent UV levels. Despite the increase in rain, October preserves its daylight and sunshine hours, echoing the conditions of September. October, with its heavy precipitation, redefines wet weather for the city.

Temperature

The advent of October in Souanké sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), subtly shifted from September's 28°C (82.4°F). During October, Souanké experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 19°C (66.2°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Souanké is October, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 252mm (9.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:48 WAT.

Sunshine

In Souanké, the average sunshine in October is 4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Souanké are January through May, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 12 in October translates into this advice:
Enforce all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin may suffer burns swiftly. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Protect yourself by liberally applying a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF. Sunscreen prevents sunburn and decreases the damaging effects of Sun's radiation on the immune system.