October weather forecast
Catió, Guinea-Bissau

October brings a significant reduction in rainfall in Catió, marking the end of the wet season. Temperature starts ascending subtly, thereby, reviving warmer days. The increase in sunlight is accompanied by a lower percentage of cloud cover, making clear blue skies a familiar sight. The return of warm weather coincides with an upsurge of outdoor activities across the city. With the reduction in rainfall, humidity levels also descend gradually, making for pleasant temperatures during both day and night.

Temperature

With October's arrival, Catió notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.5°C (92.3°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. The low-temperature average for Catió during October stands at a warm 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

October's mean heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. 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 especially vital to 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.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Catió, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Catió, in October, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation. In Catió, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.7 days and collects up to 868mm (34.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:36 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 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: In October, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.