October weather forecastMaca, Guinea-Bissau

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Maca, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.6°C (74.5°F) and max 34.9°C (94.8°F).

Temperature

October's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a tropical 31.6°C (88.9°F) in September to a still hot 34.9°C (94.8°F). Maca records a mean low-temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F) in October.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 52°C (125.6°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout October, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.1 rainfall days, and 654mm (25.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Maca is 9.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Maca is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in October interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Maca during October are 34.9°C (94.8°F) and 23.6°C (74.5°F) respectively. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 52°C (125.6°F).

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

In Maca, in October, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation.

In Maca, the average day length in October is 11h and 52min.

On the first day of October in Maca, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

In October, the average sunshine duration in Maca is 9.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Maca, Guinea-Bissau, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

31.6°C

34.9°C

36.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.9km/h

6.8km/h

7.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.4

12.7

26.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average high temperature in October: 34.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.8°C).

Average low temperature in October: 23.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average pressure in October: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average wind speed in October: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (20%).

Average rainfall in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average rainfall in October: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (224mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average rainfall days in October: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.1 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average daylight in October: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in October: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average sunshine days in October: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April and May (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Maca, Guinea-Bissau

Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (7km).