October weather forecastMahamba, Swaziland
October
Weather in October
October displays a marked increase in temperature, hinting at the onset of "summery" conditions. With an increase in cloud cover, the city experiences more frequent rain episodes. Remarkably, the average daylight extends to a 12.7-hour average. The weather in October is significantly different from September because of a considerable rise in rainfall, which averages 41mm (1.61"). The longer daylight hours and spurring rain showers mark the return of the wet season in Mahamba, Swaziland.Temperature
October's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.5°C (76.1°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Mahamba's October nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F).Humidity
In Mahamba, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout October, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mahamba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 538mm (21.18") of precipitation.Daylight
In Mahamba, Swaziland, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 44min.On the first day of October in Mahamba, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:13 SAST.
Sunshine
October has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in October translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Mahamba, Swaziland
- Average high temperature in October: 24.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.4°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 12.8°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.6°C).
Average pressure in October
Mahamba, Swaziland
- Average pressure in October: 1017.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1014.4mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Mahamba, Swaziland
- Average wind speed in October: 9.1km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and September (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.7km/h).
Average humidity in October
Mahamba, Swaziland
- Average humidity in October: 68%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).
Average rainfall in October
Mahamba, Swaziland
- Average rainfall in October: 41mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Mahamba, Swaziland
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.6 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mahamba, 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: 9h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Mahamba, Swaziland
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5 days).
Average UV index in October
Mahamba, Swaziland
- Average UV index in October: 5
The month with the highest UV index is November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in October
Mahamba, Swaziland
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in October
Mahamba, Swaziland
- Average visibility in October: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (7km).
