October weather forecastSandy Bay, Australia

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate spring month in Sandy Bay, Australia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 15.4°C (59.7°F) and an average low of 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Temperature

The onset of October brings an average high-temperature of a still mild 15.4°C (59.7°F), nearly matching the September temperature. Sandy Bay experiences a mean temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F) during October nights.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Sandy Bay is 74%.

Rainfall

January and October are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 13.7 days and typically aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of rain.

Snowfall

In Sandy Bay, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Sea temperature

In Sandy Bay, the average seawater temperature in October is 12.9°C (55.2°F).
Note: Swimming in 12.9°C (55.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

In Sandy Bay, the average length of the day in October is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of October in Sandy Bay, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 6:17 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 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 is 7.8h.

UV index

In Sandy Bay, Australia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in October translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures in Sandy Bay, Australia, vary between a high-temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F) and a low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F).

In October, the average relative humidity in Sandy Bay, Australia, is 74%.

The months with the least rainfall in Sandy Bay, Australia, are January and October Rain falls for 13.7 days and accumulates 23mm (0.91") of rain.

In Sandy Bay, Australia, during October, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Sandy Bay, Australia.

In Sandy Bay, Australia, the average seawater temperature in October is 12.9°C (55.2°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In October, the average day length in Sandy Bay, Australia, is 13h and 16min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 6:17 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:53 pm AEDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in October in Sandy Bay, Australia, is 7.8h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average high temperature in October: 15.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (20.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (4.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average pressure in October: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average wind speed in October: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average rainfall in October: 23mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and November (38mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (23mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (11.4 days).

Average snowfall days in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in October: 12.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (12.6°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average daylight in October: 13h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in October
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

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