Al Ghāţ Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Al Ghāţ

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
34.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
27.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
1 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
20%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+2°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Al Ghāţ October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Al Ghāţ, with average highs near 34.7°C and lows around 19.5°C (mean 27.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 20% relative humidity across the period.

Al Ghāţ October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Al Ghāţ. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Al Ghāţ was 2015 — when the month averaged 29.4°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 24.3°C. Typical October days reach 34.7°C with nights near 19.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.7°C→27.9°C+2.2°C
Max Temp33.6°C→35.4°C+1.8°C
Min Temp17.8°C→20.3°C+2.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

24.0°C–25.5°C4 yr (9%)
25.5°C–27.0°C13 yr (29%)
27.0°C–28.5°C23 yr (51%)
28.5°C–30.0°C5 yr (11%)

Al Ghāţ October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Al Ghāţ, averaging 1 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 1997 with 21 mm, while the driest were 2021, 2022 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Al Ghāţ October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Al Ghāţ during October averages 20%. The most humid October was 1997 at 32%, and the least humid was 2004 at 15%.

Al Ghāţ October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 5.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Al Ghāţ. The sunniest October was 2020 at 6.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1988 at 4.8.

Al Ghāţ October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Al Ghāţ during October is 2.8 m/s. The windiest October was 1982 at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest were 1992 and 2010 at 2.3 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Al Ghāţ

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How October Ranks in Al Ghāţ

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Al Ghāţ Weather by Month

Al Ghāţ October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp26.4°C26.8°C27.3°C27.6°C27.5°C+1.1°C
Avg High34.2°C34.4°C35.0°C35.1°C35.1°C+0.9°C
Avg Low18.6°C19.3°C19.6°C20.1°C19.8°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain1 mm3 mm1 mm0 mm3 mm+2 mm

Extreme October Records in Al Ghāţ

🔥Warmest October41.3°C2023
🧊Coldest October9.7°C1984
🌧️Wettest October21 mm1997
🏜️Driest October0 mm1983
🌬️Windiest October3.8 m/s1982

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Al Ghāţ have risen by about 2.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of 9.7°C (1984) to a record high of 41.3°C (2023).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 1 mm, with a wettest year of 21 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Al Ghāţ?

One of the best times to visit Al Ghāţ

October is one of the best times to visit Al Ghāţ. Expect days averaging 34.7°C and nights around 19.5°C (mean 27.1°C) — warmer than Al Ghāţ's yearly average — with low rainfall (1 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Al Ghāţ'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 →

Al Ghāţ Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Al Ghāţ, with average highs near 34.7°C and lows around 19.5°C (mean 27.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 20% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 1 mm of rainfall in Al Ghāţ, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 21 mm (1997), and the driest just 0 mm (1983). Humidity sits around 20% and average wind speed is 2.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.6 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 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 33.6°C to 35.4°C and overnight lows from 17.8°C to 20.3°C over the same span.
October Weather in Al Ghāţ, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202534.4°C26.6°C18.8°C37.5°C16.3°C0 mm18%2.4 m/s5.7
202434.1°C27.2°C20.2°C40.3°C13.9°C16 mm28%3.3 m/s5.2
202336.4°C29.0°C21.6°C41.3°C19.0°C2 mm22%2.9 m/s5.4
202235.5°C27.6°C19.7°C37.6°C16.5°C0 mm15%2.4 m/s5.8
202136.7°C28.9°C21.1°C39.5°C17.8°C0 mm18%2.8 m/s5.7
202033.2°C25.4°C17.5°C39.0°C13.0°C0 mm16%2.4 m/s6.1
201936.0°C29.3°C22.6°C40.6°C17.4°C0 mm24%2.6 m/s5.4
201834.0°C27.3°C20.6°C38.8°C14.0°C1 mm26%2.6 m/s5.3
201736.1°C27.8°C19.6°C38.5°C16.1°C0 mm16%2.8 m/s5.9
201634.2°C26.4°C18.6°C35.5°C17.5°C0 mm15%2.4 m/s6
2015 🔥36.4°C29.4°C22.3°C39.8°C19.6°C2 mm24%2.7 m/s5
201435.5°C27.8°C20.2°C38.2°C17.3°C0 mm22%3.2 m/s5.6
201333.7°C25.7°C17.7°C38.0°C13.8°C0 mm18%3 m/s5.8
201235.0°C27.8°C20.6°C38.0°C16.6°C0 mm20%3.1 m/s5.6
201134.4°C26.6°C18.8°C39.8°C14.2°C0 mm21%2.9 m/s5.7
201035.4°C27.7°C20.1°C38.8°C16.2°C0 mm20%2.3 m/s5.7
200934.6°C27.1°C19.7°C39.9°C17.6°C0 mm17%2.9 m/s5.5
200833.6°C26.4°C19.1°C37.8°C14.0°C0 mm24%2.8 m/s5.6
200735.0°C27.3°C19.6°C39.2°C16.4°C0 mm18%2.5 m/s5.9
200635.9°C28.6°C21.3°C39.7°C17.1°C0 mm19%3.6 m/s5.5
200534.5°C26.4°C18.4°C37.4°C13.0°C0 mm18%2.6 m/s5.9
200435.8°C27.6°C19.5°C38.2°C17.2°C0 mm15%2.5 m/s6
200335.3°C27.5°C19.7°C39.3°C14.4°C0 mm19%2.6 m/s5.8
200235.6°C27.8°C20.0°C37.3°C17.8°C0 mm17%2.5 m/s5.6
200135.0°C26.9°C18.9°C37.4°C14.8°C5 mm17%2.8 m/s5.8
200034.3°C27.2°C20.0°C37.6°C15.8°C0 mm22%3.5 m/s5.5
199935.7°C27.7°C19.7°C37.9°C17.3°C0 mm17%2.8 m/s5.6
199834.4°C26.4°C18.5°C39.7°C12.7°C0 mm17%2.5 m/s5.6
1997 🌧️33.5°C27.4°C21.3°C39.6°C17.5°C21 mm32%2.8 m/s5.4
199633.6°C25.6°C17.6°C38.1°C12.6°C0 mm21%2.7 m/s5.9
199535.1°C27.0°C19.0°C37.6°C15.2°C0 mm19%2.8 m/s5.8
199434.3°C27.4°C20.5°C38.6°C16.6°C0 mm23%2.6 m/s5.9
199334.6°C27.3°C20.1°C39.0°C17.7°C2 mm23%3.1 m/s5.1
199232.9°C25.0°C17.0°C36.3°C13.9°C5 mm17%2.3 m/s5.4
199134.4°C27.0°C19.6°C38.2°C16.6°C0 mm25%2.9 m/s5.6
199035.3°C27.4°C19.5°C38.9°C15.4°C0 mm19%2.7 m/s5.3
198933.9°C25.9°C18.0°C38.0°C13.9°C0 mm18%3 m/s5.1
198834.8°C27.1°C19.3°C37.9°C16.5°C0 mm19%2.8 m/s4.8
198735.2°C28.0°C20.8°C40.4°C15.7°C0 mm20%3.5 m/s5.1
198635.4°C27.6°C19.7°C39.2°C14.8°C0 mm18%3.1 m/s5.4
198534.7°C26.0°C17.4°C38.1°C13.2°C0 mm17%2.9 m/s5.4
198433.1°C25.3°C17.5°C37.3°C9.7°C0 mm16%3.1 m/s5.2
1983 ❄️32.6°C24.3°C16.0°C37.9°C13.5°C0 mm16%2.8 m/s—
198233.5°C26.7°C19.9°C38.6°C16.1°C10 mm29%3.8 m/s—
198134.2°C26.3°C18.4°C38.6°C14.5°C2 mm18%2.6 m/s—

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

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Al Ghāţ October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Al Ghāţ in October?▼

The average high in October is around 34.7°C with lows near 19.5°C (mean 27.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Al Ghāţ in October?▼

October averages 1 mm of rainfall in Al Ghāţ, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 21 mm in 1997.

What was the hottest October on record in Al Ghāţ?▼

The hottest October reached 41.3°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 9.7°C in 1984.

Has October in Al Ghāţ 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 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 33.6°C to 35.4°C and overnight lows from 17.8°C to 20.3°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Al Ghāţ?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Al Ghāţ and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 34.7°C daytime highs and 19.5°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Al Ghāţ?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Al Ghāţ, averaging 27.1°C.

What should I pack for Al Ghāţ in October?▼

For October in Al Ghāţ, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 34.7°C and lows of 19.5°C.

Is Al Ghāţ humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 20% — relatively dry.

How windy is Al Ghāţ in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 2.8 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 3.8 m/s (1982).

Which October had the most rainfall in Al Ghāţ?▼

The wettest October on record was 1997 with 21 mm. On average, October sees 1 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 Al Ghāţ 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.