October weather forecast
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

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Weather in October

In October, Ouahigouya adopts a transitional climate, with a decrease in humidity, mirrored by a decline in the average rainfall to a mere 6mm (0.24"). This month witnesses a comforting calmness as the land transitions from the wet season to the dry season. The predominantly clear sky ensures plenty of sun exposure for the inhabitants and restoring visibility levels to a steady 10 km. What sets October apart is its significant decrease in rainfall, marking the tail end of the wet season and a shift towards the dry climate.

Temperature

Ouahigouya greets October with an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 37.7°C (99.9°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Ouahigouya's nights in October cool down to an average low-temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 34%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 4.5 rainfall days, in October, Ouahigouya aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Ouahigouya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.9 days and collects up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ouahigouya, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:42 GMT.

Sunshine

In Ouahigouya, the average sunshine in October is 8.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 8 in October transforms into the following instructions:
It is crucial to take precautions; skin and eyes can get damaged if left unprotected. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Ouahigouya, is 37.7°C (99.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 26.4°C (79.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 34%.

What is the last month it rains?

October is the last month it rains. During 4.5 rainfall days, in October, Ouahigouya aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:42 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 8.1h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average temperature in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in October: 37.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 26.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average pressure in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in October: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average wind speed in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average humidity in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in October: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average rainfall in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in October: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (100mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average rainfall days in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average sunshine days in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in October: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average UV index in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in October: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average cloud cover in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in October: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Average visibility in October - Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

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

Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

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