Igunga weather in October
In October, Igunga sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 16 mm of rain across 3.5 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of October to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Igunga's 6th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Igunga's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- 3.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:27 AM – 6:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical October day in Igunga reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 2°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 20 |
| 2 | 34 | 20 |
| 3 | 34 | 20 |
| 4 | 34 | 20 |
| 5 | 34 | 20 |
| 6 | 34 | 20 |
| 7 | 34 | 20 |
| 8 | 34 | 20 |
| 9 | 34 | 20 |
| 10 | 34 | 20 |
| 11 | 34 | 20 |
| 12 | 34 | 20 |
| 13 | 34 | 21 |
| 14 | 34 | 21 |
| 15 | 34 | 21 |
| 16 | 34 | 21 |
| 17 | 34 | 21 |
| 18 | 34 | 21 |
| 19 | 34 | 21 |
| 20 | 34 | 21 |
| 21 | 34 | 21 |
| 22 | 34 | 21 |
| 23 | 34 | 21 |
| 24 | 34 | 21 |
| 25 | 34 | 21 |
| 26 | 34 | 21 |
| 27 | 34 | 21 |
| 28 | 33 | 21 |
| 29 | 33 | 21 |
| 30 | 33 | 21 |
| 31 | 33 | 21 |
How October really feels in Igunga
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Igunga weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 20° | 104 | 15.9 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 31° / 20° | 77 | 12.7 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 31° / 20° | 104 | 15.3 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 30° / 20° | 91 | 12.9 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| May | 31° / 19° | 17 | 3.6 | 11.8 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 31° / 18° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.8 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 30° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.8 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 31° / 18° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Sep | 33° / 19° | 1 | 0.4 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 34° / 21° | 16 | 3.5 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 32° / 21° | 82 | 10.5 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 30° / 20° | 122 | 17 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 46%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 36 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 62 | 38 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 61 | 39 |
| 5 | 61 | 39 |
| 6 | 59 | 41 |
| 7 | 59 | 41 |
| 8 | 58 | 42 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 54 | 46 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 54 | 46 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 51 | 49 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 51 | 49 |
| 22 | 50 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 47 | 53 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Igunga gets around 16 mm of rain over 3.5 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 11% and peaks near 19% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 7 |
| 9 | 8 |
| 10 | 8 |
| 11 | 9 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 11 |
| 16 | 11 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 12 |
| 19 | 13 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 21 | 14 |
| 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 15 |
| 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 15 |
| 26 | 16 |
| 27 | 16 |
| 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 17 |
| 30 | 18 |
| 31 | 19 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 75% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 87 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 85 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | 85 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | 84 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | 84 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | 83 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 10 | 82 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| 11 | 81 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| 12 | 80 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| 13 | 79 | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| 14 | 78 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 15 | 76 | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| 16 | 75 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 17 | 73 | 17 | 9 | 1 |
| 18 | 73 | 17 | 9 | 1 |
| 19 | 72 | 18 | 9 | 1 |
| 20 | 70 | 19 | 10 | 1 |
| 21 | 69 | 20 | 10 | 1 |
| 22 | 68 | 21 | 10 | 1 |
| 23 | 67 | 21 | 11 | 1 |
| 24 | 66 | 22 | 11 | 1 |
| 25 | 65 | 22 | 11 | 2 |
| 26 | 64 | 23 | 11 | 2 |
| 27 | 63 | 23 | 11 | 3 |
| 28 | 62 | 23 | 12 | 3 |
| 29 | 61 | 23 | 12 | 4 |
| 30 | 60 | 23 | 13 | 4 |
| 31 | 58 | 24 | 13 | 5 |
Wind in October
Winds average 10 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of October to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:32 AM to 6:24 AM, and sunset from 6:35 PM to 6:33 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:35 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:34 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:34 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:34 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:31 | 6:34 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:30 | 6:34 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:30 | 6:33 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:29 | 6:33 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:29 | 6:33 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:29 | 6:33 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:28 | 6:33 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:28 | 6:33 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:28 | 6:33 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:32 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:27 | 6:32 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:32 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:32 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:32 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:26 | 6:32 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:32 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:32 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:32 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:32 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:24 | 6:32 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:24 | 6:32 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:24 | 6:32 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:24 | 6:32 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:24 | 6:32 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:24 | 6:32 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:24 | 6:33 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 7.09 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.89 kWh/m² to a high of 7.12 kWh/m² in September across the year — October's 7.09 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Igunga
None of Igunga's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Igunga's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Igunga?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Igunga. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Igunga in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Igunga sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Igunga in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Igunga peaks around March 11 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Igunga?
Igunga sits at 4.3°S, 33.9°E, 1,090 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Shelui, 36 km away.
Topography around Igunga
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Igunga.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Igunga has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 31 m around an average of 1,076 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 247 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 760 m.
The land around Igunga is covered by cropland (47%) and grassland (26%) within 3 km, cropland (49%) and grassland (38%) within 16 km, and cropland (50%) and grassland (26%) within 80 km.
Tanzania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,319
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 31.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 479
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Igunga (-4.2833°, 33.8833°, elevation 1,090 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).