October weather forecast
San Benito, Guatemala

With October arrives a slight drop in temperature in San Benito, signaling the onset of the city's cooler season. Interestingly, October continues with high rainfall rates, almost unchanged since September, while maintaining a steady humidity level. The city's weather starts transitioning towards shorter days and longer nights. Although the rain can be persistent, it rarely overshadows the pleasant presence of sunshine. The changing weather conditions signal the beginning of the cool season.

Temperature

On the advent of October, San Benito's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F) from September's 32.6°C (90.7°F). San Benito experiences an average low-temperature reading of 20.6°C (69.1°F) throughout October.

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

October through December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In San Benito, in October, it is raining for 23.7 days, with typically 119mm (4.69") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in San Benito, there are 227.8 rainfall days, and 871mm (34.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in San Benito is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:28 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in San Benito, Guatemala, is 5.4h.

UV index

In San Benito, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in October transforms into this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.