October weather forecastGobabis, Namibia

October

Weather in October

In October, Gobabis records increasing heat as the temperature keeps on rising. The month experiences its highest temperatures so far with the high reaching 31.2°C (88.2°F) making it the beginning of a period of intense heat. Rainfall begins to pick up too, even if only slightly. Residents anticipate further temperature escalations, as October paves the way for November, known for its soaring temperature levels.

Temperature

Gobabis starts October with an average high-temperature of a hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from September. Significant variation from daytime temperatures marks October, with the month recording a nightly average of 17°C (62.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 21%.

Rainfall

In Gobabis, Namibia, in October, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Gobabis, Namibia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.2 days and collects up to 233mm (9.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:55 CAT.

Sunshine

February and October, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Updated: Jun 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

During October, Gobabis experiences an average high-temperature of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and a low-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In Gobabis, the average relative humidity in October is 21%.

In Gobabis, in October, during 3.8 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In October, the average day length is 12h and 37min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:55 CAT.

The months with the least sunshine are February and October, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in October is 9.4h.

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In Gobabis, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

29.2°C

31.2°C

31.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.2km/h

15.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

27.8

25.8

18.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

15%

16%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in October
Gobabis, Namibia

Average high temperature in October: 31.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).

Average low temperature in October: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7°C).

Average pressure in October
Gobabis, Namibia

Average pressure in October: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Gobabis, Namibia

Average wind speed in October: 13.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Gobabis, Namibia

Average humidity in October: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (20%).

Average rainfall in October
Gobabis, Namibia

Average rainfall in October: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Gobabis, Namibia

Average rainfall days in October: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.2 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gobabis, Namibia

Average daylight in October: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

Average sunshine in October: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gobabis, Namibia

Average sunshine days in October: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Gobabis, Namibia

Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Gobabis, Namibia

Average cloud cover in October: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in October
Gobabis, Namibia

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).