October weather forecast
Hampi, India

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is also a moderately hot month in Hampi, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 21.1°C (70°F).

Temperature

October brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), showing a slight difference from September's 29.5°C (85.1°F). The low-temperature averages to an agreeable 21.1°C (70°F) during the nights of October.

Heat index

The heat index in October is appraised at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 70%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Hampi is October, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Hampi, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 6:13 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:55 pm IST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Hampi is 8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.