October weather forecastMasaka, Rwanda

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm spring month in Masaka, Rwanda, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and an average low of 16.4°C (61.5°F).

Temperature

Masaka commences October with an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.2°C (77.4°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During October, Masaka experiences an average low-temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F) at night.

Humidity

In Masaka, Rwanda, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 28.7 days and typically aggregates up to 186mm (7.32") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.

Sunshine

In Masaka, the average sunshine in October is 9h.

UV index

February through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During October, Masaka experiences an average high-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and a low-temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 28.7 days and accumulates 186mm (7.32") of precipitation.

In Masaka, in October, during 28.7 rainfall days, 186mm (7.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of October in Masaka, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.

In Masaka, the average sunshine duration in October is 9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are February through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

26°C

25.2°C

24°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.7km/h

6.2km/h

5.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.5

1.5

0.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Masaka, Rwanda

Average high temperature in October: 25.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

Average low temperature in October: 16.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Masaka, Rwanda

Average pressure in October: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Masaka, Rwanda

Average wind speed in October: 5.5km/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 November (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Masaka, Rwanda

Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in October
Masaka, Rwanda

Average rainfall in October: 186mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (186mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Masaka, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in October: 28.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and November (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.8 days).

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

Average daylight in October: 12h and 12min

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

Average sunshine in October: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Masaka, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Masaka, Rwanda

Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Masaka, Rwanda

Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Masaka, Rwanda

Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (8km).