October weather forecastBirkenhead, Australia

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Birkenhead, Australia, is another comfortable spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°C (54.3°F) and 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

The commencement of October sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 16.4°C (61.5°F) in September to a still refreshing 19.5°C (67.1°F). Birkenhead encounters a steady low-temperature average of 12.4°C (54.3°F) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 64%.

Rainfall

In Birkenhead, in October, during 7.4 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.3 rainfall days, and 277mm (10.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Birkenhead, the average seawater temperature in October is 15.6°C (60.1°F).
Note: Swimming in 15.6°C (60.1°F) does not offer a pleasant experience for most individuals. The act of controlling one's breathing becomes progressively difficult as the water temperature goes under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Birkenhead, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm ACST. On the last day of October, in Birkenhead, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:44 pm ACDT.
Note: On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from ACST to ACDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from ACDT to ACST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Birkenhead is 8.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Birkenhead, Australia, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in October leads to these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

In Birkenhead, 19.5°C (67.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 12.4°C (54.3°F) is the average low-temperature during October.

In October, the average relative humidity in Birkenhead, Australia, is 64%.

In October, in Birkenhead, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout October, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Birkenhead, the average seawater temperature in October is 15.6°C (60.1°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Birkenhead, Australia, the average day length in October is 12h and 58min.

On the first day of October in Birkenhead, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm ACST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:44 pm ACDT.

On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Birkenhead, Australia, and the time zone changes from ACST to ACDT. DST ends on Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in October in Birkenhead, Australia, is 8.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Birkenhead is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average high temperature in October: 19.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (10°C).

Average pressure in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average pressure in October: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average wind speed in October: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average humidity in October: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (58%).

Average rainfall in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average rainfall in October: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (35mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (14mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in October: 15.6°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are January and February (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.7°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average daylight in October: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are May and July (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in October
Birkenhead, Australia

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).