October weather forecastBukit Timah, Singapore

Weather in October

Bukit Timah's October weather carries the familiar remnants of September. The heat increases slightly resulting in a peak temperature of 31.1°C (88°F). As the days progress, residents can expect an increase in rainfall. Despite the light showers, sunny conditions dominate the landscape, making it an appealing period to visit. As the cloud coverage increases towards the end of the month, it forewarns the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

Temperature

Bukit Timah, Singapore, transitions into October recording an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. During October, Bukit Timah's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 73%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 27.4 days. Throughout October, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bukit Timah, during the entire year, the rain falls for 327.3 days and collects up to 1631mm (64.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Bukit Timah is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:50 +08.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Bukit Timah is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.