October weather forecastSpeightstown, Barbados

The Speightstown beach in Barbados with clear blue waters and semi-cloudy skies

October

Weather in October

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.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Speightstown, is 30°C (86°F), while the average low-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F).

In Speightstown, Barbados, in October, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 179mm (7.05") of accumulated precipitation.

In Speightstown, Barbados, in October, the average water temperature is 28°C (82.4°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

The average day length in October 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.

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

In Speightstown, the average sunshine duration in October is 7h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 11. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Average temperature in October
Speightstown, Barbados

Average high temperature in October: 30°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (31°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (28°C).

Average low temperature in October: 23°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February and March (21°C).

Average rainfall in October
Speightstown, Barbados

Average rainfall in October: 179mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (188mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (40mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Speightstown, Barbados

Average rainfall days in October: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (8 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Speightstown, Barbados

Average sea temperature in October: 28°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (29°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (26°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Speightstown, Barbados

Average daylight in October: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in October: 7h

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average UV index in October
Speightstown, Barbados

Average UV index in October: 11

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).