October weather forecast
Arusha, Tanzania

October offers a significant turnaround to the weather conditions in Arusha. It sees a rise in temperatures from September, signalling a surge in warmth. Interestingly, rainfall also records an increase, rising to 36mm (1.42") but still remains relatively low. Consistent with the previous months, daylight hours and the UV index remain unaffected.

Temperature

Arusha observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during October, adjusting from a warm 24°C (75.2°F) in September to a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F). Arusha's October nights bring a significant temperature shift, averaging at a fresh 11°C (51.8°F).

Rainfall

In Arusha, during October, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Arusha, there are 113 rainfall days, and 1237mm (48.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Arusha, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:23 EAT.

Sunshine

October has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 12 during October leads to these instructions:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.