October weather forecastHarar, Ethiopia

October

Weather in October

October brings a decidedly drier spell to Harar, with lesser rainfall, recording just 65mm (2.56") over approximately 12.4 days. The reduced rainfall cools down relative humidity levels, marking it at 54%, thus providing a comfortable ambiance for urban explorers. A decrease in cloud cover becomes prominent, reducing it to 16% and allowing for clearer skies. Wind speeds decrease to an average of 6.9km/h (4.3mph), ensuring a generally calm environment. Daylight hours are marginally shorter but remain within an acceptable range, offering ample time for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Temperature

With the start of October, Harar measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.7°C (78.3°F), not significantly differing from September's 25.3°C (77.5°F). Throughout the month of October, Harar witnesses an average low-temperature of 14.5°C (58.1°F).

Humidity

In Harar, the average relative humidity in October is 54%.

Rainfall

In Harar, in October, during 12.4 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Harar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.6 days and collects up to 897mm (35.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:49 EAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F) and a low-temperature of 14.5°C (58.1°F).

In Harar, the average relative humidity in October is 54%.

In Harar, during October, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

In Harar, the average day length in October is 11h and 55min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:49 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average high temperature in October: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 14.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (16.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (13.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average pressure in October: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average wind speed in October: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average humidity in October: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (43%).

Average rainfall in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall in October: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (160mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.6 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in October
Harar, Ethiopia

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

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