October weather forecast
Bohicon, Benin

October in Bohicon witnesses a continual decline in rainfall as the city experiences a noticeable turnaround of 108mm (4.25") compared to September's 119mm (4.69"). Parallely, the cloud cover begins receding, resulting in visibly sunnier days and a rise in the overall temperature to 32.5°C (90.5°F). A decrease in humidity accompanies this trend, signaling a move away from wet weather. This month propounds an evident emergence from the monsoon pattern, with clearer skies and pleasant weather. The shift to more stable conditions characterizes the city's transition from the wet to the drier season.

Temperature

With the advent of October, Bohicon experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. The month of October records an average low-temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F) in Bohicon.

Heat index

The heat index value during October is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 81%.

Rainfall

In Bohicon, during October, the rain falls for 22.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bohicon, there are 207.1 rainfall days, and 739mm (29.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bohicon, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bohicon, the average sunshine in October is 8.3h.

UV index

In Bohicon, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.