October weather forecastBig Bend, Swaziland

October

Weather in October

October experiences a further increase in rainfall, culminating in a monthly total of 53mm (2.09"), indicating the onset of the rainy season in Big Bend. The temperatures persistently rise, while an increase in daylight duration creates warmer days. Coincidentally, the UV index remains constant. October's weather is a favorite among tourists who thrive in mild rainy climates.

Temperature

Big Bend's shift into October is marked by a subtle change to a still moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F) from September's 25.9°C (78.6°F) in temperature. The mean low-temperature during October nights is a moderate 15°C (59°F).

Humidity

In Big Bend, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout October, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 549mm (21.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Big Bend, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:09 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during October morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 25.6°C (78.1°F) and 15°C (59°F) respectively. In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

In Big Bend, Swaziland, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.

In Big Bend, in October, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.

In October, the average day length is 12h and 44min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:09 SAST.

The average sunshine duration in October is 8.7h.

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

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 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

25.9°C

25.6°C

26.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.9km/h

9.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.5

12.7

7.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average high temperature in October: 25.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.4°C).

Average low temperature in October: 15°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average pressure in October: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average wind speed in October: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average humidity in October: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in October
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average rainfall in October: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average rainfall days in October: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.6 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average daylight in October: 12h and 42min

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

Average sunshine in October: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average sunshine days in October: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average UV index in October: 5

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