October weather forecast
Stone Town, Tanzania

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot spring month in Stone Town, Tanzania, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°C (82.2°F) and 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

In Stone Town, Tanzania, the average high-temperature in October is almost the same as in September - a still moderately hot 27.9°C (82.2°F). In October, the average low-temperature is 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in October is appraised at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature', 'real feel', 'felt air temperature', or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Additional factors like activity, differences in body mass, height, and shape, clothing, and wind affect individual temperature impact. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Stone Town, Tanzania, during 18.2 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stone Town, there are 255.1 rainfall days, and 1172mm (46.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Stone Town, Tanzania, is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:16 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Stone Town, Tanzania, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 7 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in October in Stone Town?

In Stone Town, in October, the average high-temperature is 27.9°C (82.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.9°C (76.8°F). in October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Stone Town?

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How much does it rain in Stone Town in October?

In Stone Town, during October, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in October in Stone Town?

The average day length in October is 12h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Stone Town?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, in Stone Town, Tanzania, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:16 EAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Stone Town have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Stone Town, Tanzania, is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Stone Town?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Stone Town.

How high is the UV index in October in Stone Town?

In Stone Town, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average temperature in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average high temperature in October: 27.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (29.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 24.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.5°C).

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Average pressure in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average pressure in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average pressure in October: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average wind speed in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average wind speed in October: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).

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Average humidity in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average humidity in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, April, May and November (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (75%).

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Average rainfall in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average rainfall in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall in October: 79mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (296mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (31mm).

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Average rainfall days in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average rainfall days in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall days in October: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average sunshine days in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average sunshine days in October: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average UV index in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average cloud cover in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in October
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average visibility in October - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (9km).

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