October weather forecast
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe

October

Weather in October

October stands as the hottest month in Chinhoyi with temperatures soaring up to the year’s peak of 32.7°C (90.9°F). The arrival of sprinkles of rain signals the end of the dry spell and the revitalizing onset of summer. The wind speed increases, providing relief from excessive heat while rustling up a symphony with the leaves. A good share of sunshine persists despite the increasing cloud coverage. Clear visibility combined with the brilliant colors of the budding vegetation makes it a picturesque month.

Temperature

October, with its high-temperature average of 32.7°C (90.9°F) and a low-temperature average of 18.7°C (65.7°F), is the warmest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 36%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Chinhoyi are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it rains in Chinhoyi. Throughout October, in the average 3.4 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.7 rainfall days, and 636mm (25.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chinhoyi, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 10.8h.

UV index

September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during October leads to these advisories:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months?
October, known for its average high temperature of 32.7°C (90.9°F) and an average low temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F), is the warmest month in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
How hot is it in October?
The high-temperature, in October, in Chinhoyi, records 32.7°C (90.9°F), while the low-temperature is 18.7°C (65.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in October?
The average relative humidity in October is 36%.
When does it start to rain?
October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 3.4 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Chinhoyi have in October?
In Chinhoyi, the average day length in October is 12h and 29min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in October?
In October, the average sunshine duration is 10.8h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in October?
In Chinhoyi, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average temperature in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • Average high temperature in October: 32.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.6°C).

Average pressure in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average pressure in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • Average pressure in October: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average wind speed in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average humidity in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • Average humidity in October: 36%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average rainfall in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall in October: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (190mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average rainfall days in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average sunshine days in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • Average sunshine days in October: 26.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).

Average UV index in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average UV index in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • 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 and June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average cloud cover in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • Average cloud cover in October: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in October - Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Average visibility in October
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
  • 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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