October weather forecast
Turks and Caicos Islands

October in the Turks and Caicos Islands signifies the transition from the wet season towards the dry season. The weather patterns hold across all the major areas, including Cockburn Town, Providenciales, and Grand Turk.

The average temperatures during October start to cool, with nighttime lows dipping to 25°C (77°F) and daytime highs reaching up to 30°C (86°F). This is a decrease from the 26°C (78.8°F) to 32°C (89.6°F) range seen in September, indicating the start of the cooler dry season.

In terms of rainfall, October sees a substantial decrease with an average precipitation of about 90mm (3.54"), down from the 100mm (3.94") recorded in September. This is a sign of the imminent dry season, although the month can still see a number of wet days.

October also falls within the Atlantic hurricane season, and while the risk begins to wane, it's still present. Visitors should stay informed about potential weather changes due to tropical storm activity.

Wind speeds during October are typically around 13km/h (8.1mph), marking a minor increase from September's 12km/h (7.5mph). These winds continue to have a cooling effect, providing some relief from the heat and humidity.

Overall, the weather in October in the Turks and Caicos Islands experiences a decrease in both temperature and rainfall, and a slight increase in wind speeds. Although the risk of tropical storms begins to decline, the climate continues its transition from the wet season towards the typically cooler and drier conditions of the upcoming dry season.

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• Cockburn Town - October »
  In Cockburn Town during October, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation. August through October, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Cockburn Town.
• Providenciales - October »
  In Providenciales in October, during 17 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Providenciales in October, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kew - October »
  In Kew in October, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation. October continues on the trend of reducing temperatures and a remarkable decrease in wind speeds to 21.4km/h (13.3mph) to 30.2km/h (18.8mph) in Kew, Turks and Caicos Islands.
• Bambarra - October »
  In Bambarra in October, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of October in Bambarra sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:34.
• Sandy Point - October »
  In Sandy Point, in October, during 19.3 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated. With the arrival of October, Sandy Point's average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 28.4°C (83.1°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month.
• Whitby - October »
  In Whitby, Turks and Caicos Islands, in October, during 19.3 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The dawn of October in Whitby sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.4°C (83.1°F), subtly contrasting with September's 28.8°C (83.8°F).
• Balfour Town - October »
  August through October, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Balfour Town, Turks and Caicos Islands. The month with the most rainfall in Balfour Town is October, when the rain falls for 23.6 days and typically aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation.
• Conch Bar - October »
  In Conch Bar the average sunshine duration in October is 8.7h. October significantly tones down the summer heat while maintaining the delightful tropical appeal that defines Conch Bar.
• Lorimers - October »
  In October, the average relative humidity in Lorimers is 77%. In Lorimers, in October, during 19.3 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cockburn Harbour - October »
  August through October, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Cockburn Harbour. October is the month with the most rainfall in Cockburn Harbour, Turks and Caicos Islands.
• Yankee Town - October »
  With the onset of October, Yankee Town's average high-temperature clocks in at a still warm 28.4°C (83.1°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. In Yankee Town, during October, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation.