October weather forecast
Speightstown, Barbados

October perceives the last surge of high rainfall, recording a hefty 179mm (7.05"). A drop in daylight hours is balanced by the extended hours of sunshine, rendering mellow days. Sea temperature continues to remain high, beckoning beach enthusiasts. As the rainfall gradually begins to decrease, Speightstown heads towards a drier season. Despite the reduced daylight, the weather remains robust for outdoor activities.

Temperature

Speightstown's weather in October displays an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F), equating to September's conditions. Speightstown experiences a nighttime temperature average of 23°C (73.4°F) during October.

Rainfall

In October, in Speightstown, Barbados, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout October, 179mm (7.05") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Speightstown, there are 165 rainfall days, and 1310mm (51.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature in Speightstown is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Water temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as very warm, making swimming, diving, and similar water activities pleasurable for extended periods.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Speightstown is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of October in Speightstown, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:31 AST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, October has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Speightstown is 11. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 11 translates into these guidelines:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Despite the cloudy weather, sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30 should be liberally applied and reapplied, including after a swim or outdoor activity. Alert! Sand and water increase UV exposure due to their reflective properties.