October weather forecast
Dhaka, Bangladesh

October ushers in the fall season in Dhaka. Although temperatures gradually decline, the weather remains moderately hot. The city's rainfall substantially drops, and humidity levels decrease as well from those experienced in September. October experiences lower wind speeds, oscillating from a minimum of 7.2km/h to a gusty maximum of 10.6km/h. The temperatures during the month range from 23.9°C upto a high of 31.2°C.

Temperature

October in Dhaka notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C, subtly differing from September's 32.4°C. The nighttime temperature in Dhaka, during October, averages of 23.9°C.

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C. Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Dhaka, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Dhaka, during October, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm of precipitation. In Dhaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.3 days and collects up to 741mm of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of October, in Dhaka, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 5:20 pm +06.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Dhaka is 7.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Dhaka. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in October translates into the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.