October weather forecastRakotoane, Lesotho
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is another comfortable spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.6°C (63.7°F) and 6.5°C (43.7°F).Temperature
Rakotoane marks the arrival of October with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 17.6°C (63.7°F), hardly different from September's 16.4°C (61.5°F). Rakotoane's temperature lowers to a mean of 6.5°C (43.7°F) during the nights in October.Humidity
In Rakotoane, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in October is 52%.Rainfall
In Rakotoane, in October, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. In Rakotoane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.7 days and collects up to 641mm (25.24") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rakotoane are April through November. In Rakotoane, in October, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 23mm (0.91") of snow. Throughout the year, in Rakotoane, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 205mm (8.07") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Rakotoane is 12h and 48min.On the first day of October in Rakotoane, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:26 SAST.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is October, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Rakotoane. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during October morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in October: 17.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.2°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 6.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.4°C).
Average pressure in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average pressure in October: 1017.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in October: 10.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average humidity in October: 52%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).
Average rainfall in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in October: 49mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (131mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in October: 14.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in October: 23mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and December (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Rakotoane, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in October: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average UV index in October: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in October: 19
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in October
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).
