October weather forecast
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

October

Weather in October

In October, Ouahigouya adopts a transitional climate, with a decrease in humidity, mirrored by a decline in the average rainfall to a mere 6mm (0.24"). This month witnesses a comforting calmness as the land transitions from the wet season to the dry season. The predominantly clear sky ensures plenty of sun exposure for the inhabitants and restoring visibility levels to a steady 10 km. What sets October apart is its significant decrease in rainfall, marking the tail end of the wet season and a shift towards the dry climate.

Temperature

With the advent of October, Ouahigouya's high-temperatures adjust to a still torrid 37.7°C (99.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Ouahigouya observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F) during the month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 34%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 4.5 rainfall days, in October, Ouahigouya aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Ouahigouya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.9 days and collects up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of October in Ouahigouya, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:42 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During October, 8 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with urgency in protecting yourself. Without it, skin and eyes can be harmed in no time. 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in October?
In Ouahigouya, 37.7°C (99.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 26.4°C (79.5°F) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 43°C (109.4°F).
What is the average humidity in October?
In October, the average relative humidity is 34%.
What is the last month it rains?
October is the last month it rains in Ouahigouya. During 4.5 rainfall days, in October, Ouahigouya aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in October in Ouahigouya?
In October, the average day length is 11h and 50min.
When are sunrise and sunset in October?
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:42 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Ouahigouya have in October?
In October, the average sunshine duration is 8.1h.
What is the UV index intensity in October?
In Ouahigouya, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in October: 37.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 26.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in October: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in October: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in October: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (100mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 5min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in October: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in October: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in October: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • 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).

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