October weather forecastSainte-Croix, Mauritius
October
Weather in October
October in Sainte-Croix signifies the full onset of the tropical summer feel, with temperatures rising again to an average high of 25°C (77°F). The number of daylight hours continue to increase, allowing for more sun exposure. As the year progresses, the seasonal shift is increasingly evident in the city's weather as it transitions from the cooler, drier conditions back into the humid, warmer climate.Temperature
October's onset in Sainte-Croix brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F), showing a minute difference from September's 23.7°C (74.7°F). Night temperatures in October exhibit a subtle decrease, settling at an average of 22.5°C (72.5°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 74%.Rainfall
In Sainte-Croix, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. In Sainte-Croix, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 480mm (18.9") of precipitation.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Sainte-Croix is 12h and 34min.On the first day of October in Sainte-Croix, Mauritius, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:18 +04.
Sunshine
October has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 6 in October translates into these instructions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- Average high temperature in October: 25°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (23.5°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 22.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.3°C).
Average pressure in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- Average pressure in October: 1018.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- Average wind speed in October: 19.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (23.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (17.1km/h).
Average humidity in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- Average humidity in October: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- Average rainfall in October: 14mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (8mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.5 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- Average daylight in October: 12h and 36min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- Average UV index in October: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- Average cloud cover in October: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in October
Sainte-Croix, Mauritius
- 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).
