October weather forecastGikongoro, Rwanda

October

Weather in October

October in Gikongoro experiences another sharp rise in rainfall, standing at 158mm (6.22"). This marks the city's onset of the short rainy season. October is characterized by significant weather changes, including an increase in relative humidity up to 76%, a factor contributed by the rise in rainfall. Consequently, cloud cover also increases significantly. Nonetheless, the city's temperatures remain consistent with September's trend, remaining warm and conducive for outdoor activities.

Temperature

The transition into October notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.4°C (74.1°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 24.3°C (75.7°F) in September. Throughout the nights in October, Gikongoro experiences an average low-temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Humidity

In Gikongoro, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 27 days and typically aggregates up to 158mm (6.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gikongoro, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:51 CAT.

Sunshine

In Gikongoro, the average sunshine in October is 8.9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Gikongoro. The months with the lowest UV index in Gikongoro are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Gikongoro, is 23.4°C (74.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Gikongoro is 76%.

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 27 days and accumulates 158mm (6.22") of precipitation.

In Gikongoro, in October, it is raining for 27 days, with typically 158mm (6.22") of accumulated precipitation.

In October, the average day length in Gikongoro, Rwanda, is 12h and 10min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:51 CAT.

In Gikongoro, Rwanda, the average sunshine duration in October is 8.9h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Gikongoro.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Gikongoro, Rwanda.

In Gikongoro, Rwanda, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health 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

24.3°C

23.4°C

22.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.1km/h

6.6km/h

5.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.3

3.8

2.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average high temperature in October: 23.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

Average low temperature in October: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average pressure in October: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average wind speed in October: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in October
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average humidity in October: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in October
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average rainfall in October: 158mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in October: 27 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average daylight in October: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in October: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in October: 3.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).