October weather forecast
Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara

October in Peninsula de Rio de Oro begins to ease out of the peak summer heat. A visible decline in UV Index to 8 puts a halt to the previously high sun protection requirements. The transition towards shorter days starts to get palpable in the cooler nights and diminished sunlight. With the weather changes, the sea maintains a gentle warmth that is particularly pleasant during early morning or late evening swims. Despite all these adjustments, October carries in its heart the remnants of a fading summer.

Temperature

The transition from September to October brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 26°C (78.8°F), barely different from September's 27°C (80.6°F). An average low-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) marks the month of October.

Rainfall

In Peninsula de Rio de Oro, in October, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. In Peninsula de Rio de Oro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 17 days and collects up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

July through November, with an average sea temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara.
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 21°C (69.8°F). As the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more difficult to control.

Daylight

In Peninsula de Rio de Oro, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 19:50. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 19:25 +01.

Sunshine

In Peninsula de Rio de Oro, the average sunshine in October is 8.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during October morphs into the following directions:
Immediate precautions are necessary; otherwise, skin and eyes might get damaged quickly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.