October weather forecast
Kafue, Zambia

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Weather in October

October swings in with summer-high temperatures, making it the warmest month in Kafue. The heat, combined with minimal rainfall, often results in a relatively dry atmosphere. The city welcomes longer hours of sunshine, making daylight prominent. Making October unique, is its recording of the highest temperature, reaching a peak of 33.7°C (92.7°F). Despite the prevailing heat, the energetic essence of Kafue is well preserved, offering delightful sights of Zambia’s wildlife.

Temperature

The warmest time of the year is October, with temperatures averaging a high of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and a low of 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Humidity

In Kafue, the average relative humidity in October is 34%.

Rainfall

January through June, October through December are months with rainfall in Kafue. October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 2.1 rainfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.5 rainfall days, and 718mm (28.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kafue, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:11 CAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 12.2h of sunshine, October has the most sunshine of the year in Kafue.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Kafue?

With average high and low temperatures of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and 20.2°C (68.4°F) respectively, October is Kafue's warmest month.

How hot is it in Kafue in October?

The high-temperature during October is 33.7°C (92.7°F) and the low-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 27°C (80.6°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Kafue?

The average relative humidity in October in Kafue, Zambia, is 34%.

When does it start raining in Kafue?

October is the first month it rains in Kafue, Zambia. Throughout October, in the average 2.1 rainfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in October in Kafue?

The average day length in October in Kafue is 12h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Kafue?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, in Kafue, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:11 CAT.

What month has the most sunshine in Kafue?

October has the most sunshine of the year in Kafue, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kafue have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 12.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Kafue?

September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kafue, Zambia.

How high is the UV index in October in Kafue?

In Kafue, Zambia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average temperature in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in October: 33.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 20.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.9°C).

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Average pressure in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average pressure in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average pressure in October: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average wind speed in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in October: 14.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and February (7.7km/h).

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Average humidity in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average humidity in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average humidity in October: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

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Average rainfall in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average rainfall in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in October: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (202mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average rainfall days in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in October: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (0.2 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average sunshine days in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in October: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.1 days).

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Average UV index in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average UV index in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average cloud cover in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in October: 7

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

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Average visibility in October
Kafue, Zambia

Average visibility in October - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).

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