October weather forecast
Kathu, South Africa

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm spring month in Kathu, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.5°C (59.9°F) and an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

Kathu's shift into October sets the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from September's 25.6°C (78.1°F). A dramatic downturn marks the October nights, with lows averaging at a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 24%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Kathu, during October, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. In Kathu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 71.2 days and collects up to 246mm (9.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Kathu, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:46 SAST.

Sunshine

In Kathu, South Africa, the average sunshine in October is 11.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in October leads to these guidelines:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Kathu during October?
In October, in Kathu, the average high-temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is evaluated at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the least humid month?
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 24%.
What is the average humidity in October?
In Kathu, the average relative humidity in October is 24%.
How many days does it rain in October?
In Kathu, during October, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.
What is the average length of the day in October?
In October, the average day length is 12h and 46min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in October?
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:46 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Kathu have in October?
In October, the average sunshine duration is 11.4h.
What is the UV index reading in October?
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average temperature in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in October: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (31.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (17.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).

Average pressure in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average pressure in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average pressure in October: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average wind speed in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in October: 18.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.5km/h).

Average humidity in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average humidity in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average humidity in October: 24%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and June (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (24%).

Average rainfall in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average rainfall in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in October: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average rainfall days in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1 days).

Average snowfall days in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average snowfall days in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average sunshine days in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in October: 26 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average UV index in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average cloud cover in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in October: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in October - Kathu, South Africa
Average visibility in October
Kathu, South Africa
  • 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).

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