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Tortola in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Tortola in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Tortola in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Tortola, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +28°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in October. However, expect about 26 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 127 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the wettest month of the year in Tortola;

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
127 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tortola has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Tortola in October

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

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +29°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +26°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.

Is Tortola warm or cold in October?

Tortola is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +29°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.

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

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Tortola:

Climate in Tortola in October

Tortola weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+29°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+23°C+23°C+21°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+34°C+32°C
Rainfall
123 mm127 mm118 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
81%81%80%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
333
Rainy days
252625
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +29°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +28°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 123 mm to 127 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. Winds are calmer in comparison to September, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tortola is gradually increasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Tortola based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 320 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 98 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Tortola, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tortola wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 127 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 58% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Tortola?

This is the weather in Tortola in October 2024:
1 October
🌧️
+29°C
2 October
🌧️
+29°C
3 October
🌧️
+29°C
4 October
🌧️
+29°C
5 October
🌧️
+29°C
6 October
🌧️
+29°C
7 October
☁️
+29°C
8 October
🌧️
+29°C
9 October
🌧️
+29°C
10 October
☁️
+29°C
11 October
☁️
+29°C
12 October
☁️
+29°C
13 October
☁️
+29°C
14 October
☀️
+29°C
15 October
☀️
+29°C
16 October
☁️
+29°C
17 October
☀️
+29°C
18 October
☁️
+29°C
19 October
☀️
+29°C
20 October
🌧️
+29°C
21 October
🌧️
+29°C
22 October
☁️
+29°C
23 October
🌧️
+29°C
24 October
☁️
+29°C
25 October
☁️
+29°C
26 October
☀️
+28°C
27 October
🌧️
+28°C
28 October
🌧️
+28°C
29 October
🌧️
+28°C
30 October
🌧️
+28°C
31 October
🌧️
+28°C
In October 2024 Tortola had 5 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Tortola climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+26°C) and the highest in 2014 (+30°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 468 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1202 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tortola in October:

Is October a good time to visit Tortola?

It’s always a good time to visit Tortola, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Tortola in October?

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

Is Tortola rainy in October?

Tortola is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Tortola in October?

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

Monthly weather in Tortola

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tortola, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.