October weather forecast
Freeport, The Bahamas

October marks a distinguishable shift towards cooler months, with a significant drop in temperatures from September. Accompanied by a sizable decrease in rainfall, October paints a drier and cooler scenery. The daylight hours continue to dwindle, bringing with it the feel of shorter winter days. While significant, the dip in temperatures is yet gradual, permitting the comfortable continuation of outdoor activities. Highlighting October, the rainfall decreases to 143mm (5.63") from the preceding high in September, signaling the end of the wet season.

Temperature

Transitioning from September to October, Freeport observes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), differing subtly from the previous month. Freeport observes an average nighttime temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) during October.

Rainfall

In Freeport, during October, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 143mm (5.63") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Freeport, there are 157 rainfall days, and 1497mm (58.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Freeport, the average seawater temperature in October is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as highly pleasant, making all water activities enjoyable without any discomfort over long durations.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Freeport is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 18:32 EDT.

Sunshine

In Freeport, the average sunshine in October is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests these recommendations:
Be sure to take precautions. Without protection, skin might suffer damage quickly. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Notice! The reflection of water and sand increases the UV radiation significantly.