October weather forecast
Cafia, Guinea-Bissau

October, the same as September, in Cafia, Guinea-Bissau, is another hot autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°C (94.5°F) and an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The shift from September to October is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F) to a still hot 34.7°C (94.5°F). Cafia, in the month of October, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout October, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. In Cafia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 593mm (23.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cafia, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

In Cafia, the average sunshine in October is 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.