October weather forecast
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.5°C (94.1°F) and an average low of 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

Gambia's transition into October brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from 31.4°C (88.5°F) in September to a still tropical 34.5°C (94.1°F). During October, the average low-temperature is a warm 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during October is appraised at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Gambia, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In Gambia, during October, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.2 rainfall days, and 710mm (27.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:36 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

In Gambia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during October translates into the following directions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.