October weather forecast
Loango National Park, Gabon

October brings a marked return to the rain in Loango National Park, providing the change from previous dry months. There's a significant spike in the rainfall, once again amounting 245mm (9.65"). As a result, the park transitions back into its moist state, resonating well with the typical wet season. The temperatures bend towards the cooler side, while daylight and UV index retain stability. The reemergence of the rain brings back the lush greenery the Park is famed for.

Temperature

October commences in Loango National Park with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), showing little deviation from September's 28°C (82.4°F). Loango National Park experiences a consistent average temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) throughout the nights in October.

Rainfall

In Loango National Park, Gabon, during October, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 245mm (9.65") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134 rainfall days, and 1866mm (73.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:10 WAT.

Sunshine

In Loango National Park, the average sunshine in October is 3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Loango National Park are January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During October, 12 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Utilize every vital safety procedure. Individuals with light skin may endure burns in less than 5 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Safeguard your skin from sunburn by consistently using sunscreen with a 30 SPF or more. This also reduces the Sun’s damaging effects.