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Sal in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sal in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sal, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Sal in October 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Sal in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 11 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the hottest month of the year in Sal;

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
11 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sal has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Sal in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sal for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +77°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +81°F.

Is Sal warm or cold in October?

Sal is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

October is the hottest month in Sal, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sal in October

Sal weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+79°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+72°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+84°F+84°F
Rainfall
28 mm11 mm3 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
83%81%78%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
576
Cloudy days
192222
Rainy days
622
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +79°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 28 mm to 11 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 5 to 7.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Sal in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sal is gradually decreasing during October, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Sal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Sal is amazing in October with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
October is one of the rainiest months in Sal, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sal wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 20% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Sal?

This is the weather in Sal in October 2023:
1 October
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+81°F
2 October
☁️
+81°F
3 October
☁️
+81°F
4 October
☁️
+81°F
5 October
☁️
+81°F
6 October
☁️
+82°F
7 October
☀️
+82°F
8 October
☀️
+82°F
9 October
☀️
+82°F
10 October
☁️
+81°F
11 October
☁️
+81°F
12 October
☁️
+81°F
13 October
☁️
+81°F
14 October
☁️
+82°F
15 October
☁️
+82°F
16 October
☀️
+84°F
17 October
☀️
+82°F
18 October
☀️
+82°F
19 October
☁️
+81°F
20 October
☁️
+80°F
21 October
☁️
+81°F
22 October
☁️
+81°F
23 October
☁️
+81°F
24 October
☁️
+80°F
25 October
☁️
+81°F
26 October
☁️
+82°F
27 October
☁️
+82°F
28 October
☁️
+80°F
29 October
☁️
+79°F
30 October
☀️
+80°F
31 October
☁️
+81°F
In October 2023 Sal had 8 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sal climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sal in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+72°F) and the highest in 2023 (+76°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 183 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sal in October:

Is October a good time to visit Sal?

October is a really good time to go to Sal. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sal.

Can you sunbathe in Sal in October?

October is warm in Sal. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Sal rainy in October?

Sal is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Sal in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sal in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Sal

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.