Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Western with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Western in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Western with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature rises to around 34°C, with nights close to 25°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Western will be around 34°C, with nights close to 25°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 83 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 22% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Western. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Western in October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
83 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Western?
October is a great month to be in Western for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Western in October
With 39°C, Western hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Western
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Western, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Western
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Western, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Western.
Daily UV Index in October in Western
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Western, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Western Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Western, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Western Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Western, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Western
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Western. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in October in Western
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Average Weather in Western by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Western. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
