October weather forecastEssendon, Australia

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing spring month in Essendon, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between min 9°C (48.2°F) and max 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Temperature

October's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from an enjoyable 16°C (60.8°F) in September to a still comfortable 19.1°C (66.4°F). An average low-temperature of 9°C (48.2°F) is common during the nights of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Essendon, in October, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.4 rainfall days, and 465mm (18.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:53 pm AEDT.
Note: On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AEST to AEDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from AEDT to AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Essendon is 7.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in October leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In October, in Essendon, the average high-temperature is 19.1°C (66.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 9°C (48.2°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 69%.

In Essendon, during October, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

In October, the average day length is 13h and 4min.

On the first day of October in Essendon, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:53 pm AEDT.

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

In October, the average sunshine duration in Essendon, Australia, is 7.6h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Essendon, Australia

  • Average high temperature in October: 19.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (6.6°C).

Average pressure in October
Essendon, Australia

  • Average pressure in October: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Essendon, Australia

  • Average wind speed in October: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Essendon, Australia

  • Average humidity in October: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).

Average rainfall in October
Essendon, Australia

  • Average rainfall in October: 36mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (45mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (34mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Essendon, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 13 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Essendon, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Essendon, Australia

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Essendon, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Essendon, Australia

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).