October weather forecast
Bafuloto, The Gambia

October is a hot autumn month in Bafuloto, The Gambia, with an average temperature varying between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Temperature

Bafuloto experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a hot 31.2°C (88.2°F) with the onset of October, maintaining near parity with September's 29.5°C (85.1°F). A consistent average low-temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F), with a minor variance from the daytime highs, is noted in Bafuloto, The Gambia, during the nights of October.

Heat index

The heat index value during October is appraised at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Bafuloto, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In Bafuloto, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. In Bafuloto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77 days and collects up to 427mm (16.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of October in Bafuloto, The Gambia, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:39 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.6h.

UV index

January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. 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. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.