October weather forecastKitwe, Zambia

October

Weather in October

October in Kitwe witnesses a change in the weather pattern as it starts transitioning to a rainy season. From the hot and dry conditions of September, there is a noticeable cooling, although the temperatures remain relatively high. The average temperatures continue to be on the upper side with a slight increase in rainfall to 10mm (0.39"). The wind speed starts to drop, suggesting a shifting climate. This trend of falling temperatures and increasing rainfall is more pronounced as the city heads towards November.

Temperature

October registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 33.5°C (92.3°F) at its peak and 19.1°C (66.4°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 36%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout October, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kitwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154 days and collects up to 929mm (36.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:07 CAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during October leads to these instructions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The warmest temperatures occur during October, when averages reach a peak of 33.5°C (92.3°F) and a low of 19.1°C (66.4°F).

In October, in Kitwe, the average high-temperature is 33.5°C (92.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 19.1°C (66.4°F).

The average relative humidity in October is 36%.

In Kitwe, in October, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.

In October, the average day length is 12h and 23min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:07 CAT.

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

The average sunshine duration in October is 12.2h.

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

In Kitwe, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Kitwe, Zambia

  • Average high temperature in October: 33.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and June (25.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 19.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average pressure in October
Kitwe, Zambia

  • Average pressure in October: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Kitwe, Zambia

  • Average wind speed in October: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Kitwe, Zambia

  • Average humidity in October: 36%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in October
Kitwe, Zambia

  • Average rainfall in October: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (208mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Kitwe, Zambia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 12h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kitwe, Zambia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 25.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Kitwe, 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 January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Kitwe, Zambia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in October
Kitwe, Zambia

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).