Kimba Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Kimba

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
25.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
9.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
22 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
54%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-0.3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Kimba October Weather Overview

October is close to Kimba's year-round average, with average highs near 25.2°C and lows around 9.5°C (mean 17.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 22 mm of rainfall and 54% relative humidity across the period.

Kimba October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is close to Kimba's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Kimba was 2015 — when the month averaged 21.7°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 14.1°C. Typical October days reach 25.2°C with nights near 9.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.7°C→18.2°C+1.5°C
Max Temp24.8°C→26.0°C+1.2°C
Min Temp8.8°C→10.5°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

14.0°C–16.0°C8 yr (18%)
16.0°C–18.0°C23 yr (51%)
18.0°C–20.0°C10 yr (22%)
20.0°C–22.0°C4 yr (9%)

Kimba October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Kimba, averaging 22 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 1992 with 91 mm, while the driest were 2016, 2017 and 2019 at 0 mm.

Kimba October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kimba during October averages 54%. The most humid October was 1992 at 69%, and the least humid was 2019 at 40%.

Kimba October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 6.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kimba. The sunniest October was 2023 at 7.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2011 and 2022 at 5.3.

Kimba October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kimba during October is 3.7 m/s. The windiest October was 2016 at 4.5 m/s, while the calmest were 1992 and 2011 at 3.3 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Kimba

🌅
Cold
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How October Ranks in Kimba

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Kimba Weather by Month

Kimba October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.5°C16.9°C17.1°C18.5°C18.1°C+1.6°C
Avg High24.4°C24.4°C25.0°C26.7°C25.8°C+1.4°C
Avg Low8.5°C9.3°C9.1°C10.3°C10.5°C+2°C
Avg Rain22 mm34 mm17 mm14 mm25 mm+3 mm

Extreme October Records in Kimba

🔥Warmest October40.1°C2019
🧊Coldest October2.2°C2016
🌧️Wettest October91 mm1992
🏜️Driest October0 mm2016
🌬️Windiest October4.5 m/s2016

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Kimba have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of 2.2°C (2016) to a record high of 40.1°C (2019).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 22 mm, with a wettest year of 91 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Kimba?

A good time to visit Kimba

October is a good time to visit Kimba, with days averaging 25.2°C and nights around 9.5°C (mean 17.4°C, close to Kimba's yearly average) and low rainfall. March and December are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Kimba's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Kimba Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is close to Kimba's year-round average, with average highs near 25.2°C and lows around 9.5°C (mean 17.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 22 mm of rainfall and 54% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 22 mm of rainfall in Kimba, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 91 mm (1992), and the driest just 0 mm (2016). Humidity sits around 54% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How October has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.8°C to 26°C and overnight lows from 8.8°C to 10.5°C over the same span.
October Weather in Kimba, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.2°C19.1°C11.1°C39.2°C6.5°C15 mm54%3.8 m/s6
202428.6°C20.3°C12.0°C36.3°C7.5°C12 mm48%3.5 m/s6.5
202325.9°C17.8°C9.7°C36.1°C5.6°C11 mm48%3.7 m/s7.1
202223.2°C16.8°C10.4°C32.5°C5.2°C68 mm63%3.6 m/s5.3
202125.0°C17.1°C9.2°C33.8°C4.5°C12 mm50%4.1 m/s6.4
202025.0°C17.7°C10.4°C34.1°C4.1°C32 mm55%3.6 m/s5.4
201929.4°C20.4°C11.4°C40.1°C6.3°C0 mm40%3.7 m/s6.7
201827.4°C19.4°C11.5°C38.8°C5.4°C2 mm45%3.6 m/s5.9
201727.1°C18.9°C10.6°C35.3°C5.5°C0 mm49%4.1 m/s6.5
201624.2°C16.3°C8.3°C33.6°C2.2°C0 mm51%4.5 m/s6.3
2015 🔥30.5°C21.7°C12.9°C38.3°C7.9°C3 mm44%3.4 m/s6.3
201429.5°C20.3°C11.1°C37.4°C5.5°C3 mm46%3.4 m/s6.9
201325.6°C17.4°C9.3°C36.9°C5.3°C6 mm52%3.9 m/s6.6
201226.8°C18.2°C9.5°C35.2°C3.8°C8 mm47%3.5 m/s6.8
201123.5°C16.8°C10.0°C34.1°C4.6°C58 mm63%3.3 m/s5.3
201023.0°C15.7°C8.5°C30.6°C4.5°C62 mm62%3.4 m/s5.9
200924.4°C16.8°C9.2°C36.1°C4.2°C22 mm58%3.6 m/s6.4
200827.5°C19.1°C10.6°C36.3°C5.4°C3 mm46%3.7 m/s6.5
200726.7°C18.1°C9.6°C38.4°C5.8°C11 mm50%4.1 m/s6.2
200627.9°C18.8°C9.7°C37.8°C6.1°C1 mm41%3.8 m/s6.9
200524.8°C17.1°C9.4°C33.2°C4.0°C41 mm62%3.8 m/s5.7
200427.1°C18.7°C10.3°C38.7°C6.9°C2 mm50%3.4 m/s6.6
200321.9°C14.6°C7.3°C33.3°C4.2°C18 mm62%3.7 m/s5.9
200224.7°C16.7°C8.7°C34.9°C3.9°C11 mm52%4.1 m/s6.2
200121.1°C14.3°C7.5°C31.7°C5.0°C21 mm64%3.8 m/s5.6
200023.7°C16.4°C9.2°C34.7°C4.8°C38 mm59%3.4 m/s6.2
199924.9°C17.4°C10.0°C36.2°C5.1°C59 mm58%3.6 m/s6.2
199824.3°C16.7°C9.1°C38.3°C4.7°C19 mm56%3.6 m/s6
199724.2°C16.9°C9.6°C32.5°C5.7°C47 mm59%3.4 m/s6
199624.6°C16.3°C8.0°C34.2°C4.4°C16 mm56%3.5 m/s6.8
199525.0°C17.4°C9.8°C38.2°C5.9°C22 mm55%4.1 m/s6.3
199425.6°C17.7°C9.7°C36.1°C4.4°C15 mm52%3.7 m/s6.7
199323.0°C15.9°C8.8°C31.6°C2.9°C47 mm58%3.8 m/s6.3
1992 🌧️21.7°C15.3°C9.0°C31.3°C5.1°C91 mm69%3.3 m/s5.4
199126.1°C18.0°C9.9°C34.2°C5.4°C3 mm52%3.5 m/s6.7
199024.7°C17.1°C9.4°C35.8°C4.9°C18 mm55%4.1 m/s6.4
198923.1°C15.5°C8.0°C30.3°C3.5°C10 mm58%4 m/s6.4
198827.0°C18.2°C9.4°C37.3°C5.1°C8 mm51%3.8 m/s6.7
198724.7°C16.6°C8.5°C39.5°C5.2°C14 mm55%3.7 m/s6.8
1986 ❄️21.2°C14.1°C7.0°C30.9°C2.8°C42 mm60%4.2 m/s5.9
198523.3°C15.9°C8.6°C29.5°C4.7°C42 mm58%3.8 m/s6.1
198424.9°C16.8°C8.7°C32.5°C4.1°C38 mm56%3.5 m/s6.3
198324.9°C16.9°C9.0°C38.3°C4.0°C26 mm58%3.4 m/s—
198225.4°C17.1°C8.9°C36.0°C3.6°C3 mm48%3.7 m/s—
198125.4°C17.0°C8.6°C33.1°C5.2°C13 mm51%3.8 m/s—

Actual recorded October data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Kimba October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kimba in October?▼

The average high in October is around 25.2°C with lows near 9.5°C (mean 17.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kimba in October?▼

October averages 22 mm of rainfall in Kimba, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 91 mm in 1992.

What was the hottest October on record in Kimba?▼

The hottest October reached 40.1°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 2.2°C in 2016.

Has October in Kimba gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.8°C to 26°C and overnight lows from 8.8°C to 10.5°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Kimba?▼

October is close to Kimba's year-round average and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 25.2°C daytime highs and 9.5°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Kimba?▼

Not quite — October is the 6th coolest month in Kimba, averaging 17.4°C.

What should I pack for Kimba in October?▼

For October in Kimba, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 25.2°C and lows of 9.5°C.

Is Kimba humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 54% — relatively dry.

How windy is Kimba in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 3.7 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 4.5 m/s (2016).

Which October had the most rainfall in Kimba?▼

The wettest October on record was 1992 with 91 mm. On average, October sees 22 mm.

Where does this October weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Kimba behaves each October, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for October specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.