October weather forecast
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

The dry spell breaks in October with the return of rainfall, amounting to 7mm (0.28"). The oncoming rainy season breathes life into the park's landscapes, as they start embracing a greener shade. Rain showers sporadically punctuate the warm days, adding a refreshed feeling to the atmosphere. With tolerable sunshine and daylight hours, October offers pleasing weather conditions for tourists to enjoy. Temperature shifts lean towards the warmer side as October advances towards November.

Temperature

Ruaha National Park's shift into October is marked by a subtle change to a still hot 31°C (87.8°F) from September's 30°C (86°F) in temperature. During the nights in October, Ruaha National Park records a pronounced shift from the daytime warmth, with a consistent average temperature of 18°C (64.4°F).

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, are January through June, October through December. October is the first month it rains in Ruaha National Park. Throughout October, in the average 2 rainfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ruaha National Park, there are 100 rainfall days, and 726mm (28.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ruaha National Park, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:34 EAT.

Sunshine

June, August through October, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Ruaha National Park. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 12 in October leads to these recommendations:
Put into action all important safeguards, unprotected skin may burn swiftly. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Despite the clouds, sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently, especially after a swim or outdoor workout.