Az Zulfī Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Az Zulfī

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
34.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
27.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
2 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
20%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+2.3°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Az Zulfī October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Az Zulfī, with average highs near 34.6°C and lows around 19.5°C (mean 27.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 20% relative humidity across the period.

Az Zulfī October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Az Zulfī. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Octobers in Az Zulfī were 2015 and 2019 — when the month averaged 29.3°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 24.4°C. Typical October days reach 34.6°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→27.7°C+2°C
Max Temp33.5°C→35.3°C+1.8°C
Min Temp17.9°C→20.2°C+2.3°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°C6 yr (13%)
25.5°C–27.0°C14 yr (31%)
27.0°C–28.5°C20 yr (44%)
28.5°C–30.0°C5 yr (11%)

Az Zulfī October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Az Zulfī, averaging 2 mm of rainfall. The wettest Octobers on record were 1997 and 2024 with 21 mm, while the driest were 2021, 2022 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Az Zulfī October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Az Zulfī during October averages 20%. The most humid October was 1997 at 32%, and the least humid were 2004 and 2022 at 15%.

Az Zulfī October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

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

Az Zulfī October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Az Zulfī during October is 2.8 m/s. The windiest October was 1982 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest was 2010 at 2.2 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Az Zulfī

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

How October Ranks in Az Zulfī

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

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

Explore Az Zulfī Weather by Month

Az Zulfī October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp26.4°C26.8°C27.3°C27.6°C27.3°C+0.9°C
Avg High34.1°C34.3°C34.9°C35.0°C34.9°C+0.8°C
Avg Low18.7°C19.3°C19.7°C20.2°C19.8°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain1 mm3 mm1 mm1 mm4 mm+3 mm

Extreme October Records in Az Zulfī

🔥Warmest October41.5°C2023
🧊Coldest October9.5°C1984
🌧️Wettest October21 mm1997
🏜️Driest October0 mm1983
🌬️Windiest October3.7 m/s1982

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Az Zulfī have risen by about 2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of 9.5°C (1984) to a record high of 41.5°C (2023).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 2 mm, with a wettest year of 21 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Az Zulfī?

One of the best times to visit Az Zulfī

October is one of the best times to visit Az Zulfī. Expect days averaging 34.6°C and nights around 19.5°C (mean 27.1°C) — warmer than Az Zulfī's yearly average — with low rainfall (2 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Az Zulfī'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 →

Az Zulfī Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Az Zulfī, with average highs near 34.6°C and lows around 19.5°C (mean 27.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 20% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 2 mm of rainfall in Az Zulfī, 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°C. Daytime highs moved from 33.5°C to 35.3°C and overnight lows from 17.9°C to 20.2°C over the same span.
October Weather in Az Zulfī, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202534.2°C26.5°C18.8°C37.0°C16.5°C0 mm19%2.3 m/s5.7
202433.4°C26.6°C19.7°C40.0°C14.5°C21 mm28%3.2 m/s5.2
202336.4°C28.9°C21.4°C41.5°C18.8°C2 mm23%2.8 m/s5.4
202235.7°C27.8°C20.0°C37.9°C17.0°C0 mm15%2.3 m/s5.8
202136.6°C28.9°C21.2°C39.5°C17.3°C0 mm18%2.6 m/s5.7
202033.1°C25.3°C17.5°C38.9°C13.4°C0 mm16%2.3 m/s6.1
201935.8°C29.3°C22.8°C41.0°C17.1°C0 mm26%2.6 m/s5.4
201834.1°C27.3°C20.6°C39.2°C12.8°C1 mm26%2.6 m/s5.3
201736.1°C27.8°C19.6°C38.6°C16.7°C0 mm17%2.8 m/s5.9
201634.2°C26.5°C18.8°C35.7°C16.7°C0 mm15%2.4 m/s6
2015 🔥36.2°C29.3°C22.4°C40.5°C19.7°C4 mm26%2.7 m/s5
201435.5°C27.9°C20.3°C38.3°C16.3°C0 mm22%3.2 m/s5.6
201333.3°C25.4°C17.6°C38.2°C13.1°C0 mm19%3 m/s5.8
201234.9°C27.8°C20.7°C38.1°C16.2°C0 mm20%3 m/s5.6
201134.2°C26.5°C18.8°C39.7°C14.0°C0 mm21%2.9 m/s5.7
201035.3°C27.7°C20.1°C38.8°C16.2°C0 mm21%2.2 m/s5.7
200934.5°C27.1°C19.7°C39.6°C17.6°C0 mm17%2.9 m/s5.5
200833.6°C26.4°C19.2°C37.6°C13.6°C0 mm25%2.7 m/s5.6
200735.2°C27.5°C19.9°C39.5°C16.5°C0 mm18%2.5 m/s5.9
200636.0°C28.8°C21.6°C40.1°C17.6°C0 mm19%3.5 m/s5.5
200534.4°C26.4°C18.5°C37.9°C12.4°C0 mm17%2.7 m/s5.9
200436.0°C27.9°C19.8°C38.4°C17.6°C0 mm15%2.5 m/s6
200335.1°C27.4°C19.7°C39.4°C14.0°C0 mm19%2.6 m/s5.8
200235.6°C27.7°C19.8°C37.6°C17.3°C0 mm17%2.6 m/s5.6
200134.8°C26.9°C18.9°C37.3°C15.5°C5 mm18%2.7 m/s5.8
200034.0°C26.9°C19.8°C37.7°C14.8°C0 mm23%3.5 m/s5.5
199935.8°C27.9°C19.9°C38.1°C17.7°C0 mm17%2.7 m/s5.6
199834.2°C26.3°C18.3°C40.1°C12.4°C0 mm18%2.5 m/s5.6
1997 🌧️33.5°C27.4°C21.4°C39.6°C17.4°C21 mm32%2.8 m/s5.4
199633.3°C25.4°C17.5°C38.1°C12.1°C0 mm22%2.7 m/s5.9
199534.9°C26.9°C18.8°C37.9°C15.4°C0 mm20%2.8 m/s5.8
199434.2°C27.4°C20.5°C38.7°C16.7°C0 mm24%2.6 m/s5.9
199334.6°C27.3°C20.1°C39.2°C17.5°C1 mm23%2.8 m/s5.1
199232.8°C24.9°C16.9°C36.1°C13.9°C3 mm17%2.3 m/s5.4
199134.3°C27.0°C19.6°C38.2°C16.5°C1 mm27%2.9 m/s5.6
199035.3°C27.5°C19.7°C39.2°C14.9°C0 mm19%2.7 m/s5.3
198933.9°C26.1°C18.2°C38.1°C13.5°C0 mm18%2.9 m/s5.1
198834.7°C27.2°C19.6°C38.2°C17.0°C0 mm20%2.9 m/s4.8
198734.9°C27.8°C20.7°C40.9°C15.3°C0 mm22%3.4 m/s5.1
198635.6°C27.8°C20.0°C39.5°C14.1°C0 mm19%3.2 m/s5.4
198534.5°C25.9°C17.3°C38.3°C12.6°C0 mm18%2.8 m/s5.4
198433.0°C25.3°C17.6°C37.4°C9.5°C0 mm16%3 m/s5.2
1983 ❄️32.7°C24.4°C16.1°C38.1°C13.9°C0 mm16%2.7 m/s—
198233.5°C26.7°C20.0°C38.5°C16.3°C10 mm30%3.7 m/s—
198134.0°C26.3°C18.5°C38.7°C14.8°C2 mm19%2.5 m/s—

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

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Az Zulfī October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Az Zulfī in October?▼

The average high in October is around 34.6°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 Az Zulfī in October?▼

October averages 2 mm of rainfall in Az Zulfī, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 21 mm in 1997.

What was the hottest October on record in Az Zulfī?▼

The hottest October reached 41.5°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 9.5°C in 1984.

Has October in Az Zulfī 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°C. Daytime highs moved from 33.5°C to 35.3°C and overnight lows from 17.9°C to 20.2°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Az Zulfī?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Az Zulfī and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 34.6°C daytime highs and 19.5°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Az Zulfī?▼

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

What should I pack for Az Zulfī in October?▼

For October in Az Zulfī, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 34.6°C and lows of 19.5°C.

Is Az Zulfī humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 20% — relatively dry.

How windy is Az Zulfī in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 2.8 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 3.7 m/s (1982).

Which October had the most rainfall in Az Zulfī?▼

The wettest October on record was 1997 with 21 mm. On average, October sees 2 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 Az Zulfī 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.