October weather forecast
Vatican City, Vatican City

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The famous artistic St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, with the rest of the Vatican City in Rome, Italy

Weather in October

October in Vatican City witnesses a further retreat of summer as the autumn season takes hold. Notably cooler weather arrives with temperatures oscillating from 15.1°C (59.2°F) to 22°C (71.6°F). Rainfall marks a significant upturn, reaching 66mm (2.6") over about 12 days, highest since May. With wind speed on the rise again to 10.3km/h (6.4mph), and slightly increased cloud cover, it officially brings an end to the hot, dry period. Despite the shift, the October weather accentuates the charm of Vatican City, adorned with autumn hues.

Temperature

October brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a warm 26.4°C (79.5°F) in September to a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F). Vatican City throughout October, records an average low-temperature of 15.1°C (59.2°F).

Humidity

In Vatican City, Vatican City, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.

Rainfall

In Vatican City, in October, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. In Vatican City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.8 days and collects up to 561mm (22.09") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall in Vatican City.

Daylight

In Vatican City, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of October in Vatican City, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:51 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:05 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Vatican City, Vatican City, is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Vatican City is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in October interprets into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Vatican City in October?

During October, Vatican City experiences an average high-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) and a low-temperature of 15.1°C (59.2°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Vatican City?

In Vatican City, Vatican City, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.

How much does it rain in Vatican City in October?

In Vatican City, Vatican City, in October, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Vatican City?

In Vatican City, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

How many hours of daylight does Vatican City have in October?

In Vatican City, the average day length in October is 11h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Vatican City?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:51 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:05 CET.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Vatican City?

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Vatican City, Vatican City, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

How long on average sun shines in October in Vatican City?

In Vatican City, Vatican City, the average sunshine duration in October is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Vatican City?

In Vatican City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average temperature in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average high temperature in October: 22°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 15.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.2°C).

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Average pressure in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average pressure in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average pressure in October: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014mbar).

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Average wind speed in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average wind speed in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

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Average humidity in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average humidity in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average humidity in October: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

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Average rainfall in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average rainfall in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average rainfall in October: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (113mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (12mm).

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Average rainfall days in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average rainfall days in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average snowfall in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average snowfall days in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average sunshine days in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average UV index in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average cloud cover in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average cloud cover in October: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in October
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average visibility in October - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

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

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