October weather forecastSaint Kilda, Australia

October

Weather in October

October is an enjoyable spring month in Saint Kilda, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.1°C (50.2°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Temperature

The weather during October records an average high-temperature of a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 10.1°C (50.2°F) is noted during the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Saint Kilda, in October, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Saint Kilda, Australia, there are 167.4 rainfall days, and 479mm (18.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature in Saint Kilda is 15.1°C (59.2°F).
Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water that is 15.1°C (59.2°F). Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as the water temperature dips under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Saint Kilda, the average length of the day in October is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AEST. On the last day of October, in Saint Kilda, sunrise is at 6:13 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

In October, the average sunshine in Saint Kilda is 7.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Saint Kilda, Australia. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

Saint Kilda in October has an average high-temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.1°C (50.2°F).

In Saint Kilda, Australia, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.

In Saint Kilda, Australia, during October, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

In Saint Kilda, in October, the average water temperature is 15.1°C (59.2°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15.1°C (59.2°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 October, the average day length in Saint Kilda, Australia, is 13h and 4min.

On the first day of October in Saint Kilda, Australia, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:53 pm AEDT.

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

In Saint Kilda, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average high temperature in October: 18.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (24.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 10.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (8°C).

Average pressure in October
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average pressure in October: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average wind speed in October: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in October
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (66%).

Average rainfall in October
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average rainfall in October: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (48mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and July (34mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.2 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in October: 15.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (14.7°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Saint Kilda, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Saint Kilda, 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 month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

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