October weather forecastGathanje, Kenya

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm spring month in Gathanje, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 15.3°C (59.5°F).

Temperature

The onset of October brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F), nearly matching the September temperature. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 15.3°C (59.5°F) in October.

Humidity

In Gathanje, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.

Rainfall

In October, in Gathanje, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout October, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gathanje, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.5 days and collects up to 676mm (26.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gathanje, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:21 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.2h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and a low-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In Gathanje, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.

In October, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout October, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in October is 12h and 8min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:21 EAT.

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

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Gathanje, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

24.6°C

25.3°C

24°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.8km/h

11.9km/h

11.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.3

6.5

3.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Gathanje, Kenya

Average high temperature in October: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

Average low temperature in October: 15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Gathanje, Kenya

Average pressure in October: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Gathanje, Kenya

Average wind speed in October: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Gathanje, Kenya

Average humidity in October: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in October
Gathanje, Kenya

Average rainfall in October: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Gathanje, Kenya

Average rainfall days in October: 22.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gathanje, Kenya

Average daylight in October: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in October: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gathanje, Kenya

Average sunshine days in October: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Gathanje, Kenya

Average UV index in October: 5

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 5).