October weather forecast
Prospect, Barbados

Heralding a shift towards the end of the year, October in Prospect witnesses a decrease in rain volume to 178mm (7.01"). Moving away from September's peak rainfall, October offers slightly drier days. However, rainfall remains relatively high maintaining the need for an umbrella. With daylight hours decreasing, the evenings set in earlier, yet the weather remains warm, and sea temperatures maintain their warmth.

Temperature

The transition into October marks the average high-temperature at a still hot 30°C (86°F), identical to September. Prospect witnesses an average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) throughout the month of October.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Prospect. Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 178mm (7.01") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Prospect, in October, the average water temperature is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: For activities such as swimming and diving, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as particularly pleasant and satisfying for prolonged periods without feeling uneasy.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of October in Prospect, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:31 AST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Prospect is October, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

In Prospect, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 11. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 11 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce all necessary precautions, unprotected skin might burn swiftly. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. A sunscreen boasting a minimum SPF of 30 should be generously applied and reapplied even on cloudy days, post swim or outdoor exercise. Caution! Sand and water reflections can notably increase the UV radiation intensity.