October weather forecastKottayam, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Kottayam, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°C (86°F) and min 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

Kottayam's weather in October displays an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F), equating to September's conditions. During October, Kottayam's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 24°C (75.2°F).

Rainfall

In Kottayam, in October, during 12 rainfall days, 326mm (12.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kottayam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 3105mm (122.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Kottayam is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of October, in Kottayam, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 6:01 pm IST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Kottayam is 6h.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 12 in October interprets into the following advice:
Employ every crucial safety step. Those with fair skin could experience burns in a matter of minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Apply and frequently reapply a minimum SPF 30 sunscreen even on cloudy days, especially after swimming or an outdoor workout.