October weather forecastMapotu, Lesotho
October
Weather in October
October in Mapotu, Lesotho, is a warm spring month, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 11.5°C (52.7°F).Temperature
The commencement of October brings an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from September. Mapotu observes a dramatic plunge from daytime highs in October, settling at an average low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 38%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout October, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Mapotu, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.Daylight
In Mapotu, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 49min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 18:32 SAST.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 11.7h.UV index
In Mapotu, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in October interprets into the following advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Average temperature in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in October: 24.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 11.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).
Average pressure in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average pressure in October: 1015.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in October: 12.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).
Average humidity in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average humidity in October: 38%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).
Average rainfall in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in October: 28mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average daylight in October: 12h and 48min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in October: 11h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in October: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average UV index in October: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in October: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in October
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
