October weather forecast
Imtarfa, Malta

With summer in the rearview mirror, October ushers in the heart of Autumn in Imtarfa. A distinct decline in temperatures, both on-land and at sea, characterizes this month. It hints at the onset of winter with shorter daylight hours and substantially less sunshine. While the frequency of rainfall soars, with the city experiencing the year's second heaviest downpour, October bids a clear departure from the mellower September. November, ahead, not only builds upon the rainfall but also introduces lower temperature degrees.

Temperature

October's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a warm 28°C (82.4°F) in September to a still moderately hot 24°C (75.2°F). An average low-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F) marks the month of October.

Rainfall

In Imtarfa, in October, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Imtarfa, there are 80 rainfall days, and 499mm (19.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature in Imtarfa is 23°C (73.4°F).
Note: When thinking about a swim in 23°C (73.4°F) waters, consider your cold tolerance, the day's sunshine, wind, and air temperature. It is a fun fact that Olympic swimmers dive into waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:46 pm CEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In Imtarfa, Malta, the average sunshine in October is 7h.

UV index

In Imtarfa, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Caution! The mirror effect of sand and water ups the UV radiation strength.