October weather forecastLowland, Barbados

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Lowland, Barbados, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.9°C (84°F) and min 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

The warmest period is usually observed in September and October, with the average high-temperature peaking at 28.9°C (84°F).

Heat index

October's average heat index is computed to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lowland, in October, it is raining for 21.9 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation. In Lowland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.8 days and collects up to 706mm (27.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Lowland, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of October in Lowland, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:31 AST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Lowland. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Lowland, September and October are characterised by the peak of temperatures, recording an average high of 28.9°C (84°F).

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.9°C (84°F) and 27.8°C (82°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

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

In Lowland, in October, during 21.9 rainfall days, 98mm (3.86") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in October is 11h and 50min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, in Lowland, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:31 AST.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

The months with the highest UV index in Lowland, Barbados, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The months with the lowest UV index in Lowland are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Lowland is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

28.9°C

28.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.7km/h

22.2km/h

24.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.5

6.7

7.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Lowland, Barbados

Average high temperature in October: 28.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are September and October (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.8°C).

Average low temperature in October: 27.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Lowland, Barbados

Average pressure in October: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Lowland, Barbados

Average wind speed in October: 21.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (19.4km/h).

Average humidity in October
Lowland, Barbados

Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Lowland, Barbados

Average rainfall in October: 98mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Lowland, Barbados

Average rainfall days in October: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Lowland, Barbados

Average daylight in October: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in October: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Lowland, Barbados

Average sunshine days in October: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Lowland, Barbados

Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in October
Lowland, Barbados

Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October
Lowland, Barbados

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).