AI-generatedChaguanas at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Apr
- Warmest month
- Sep · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,770 h
- Rain a year
- 1,186 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Chaguanas
Chaguanas has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year, Chaguanas is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chaguanas
The best time to visit Chaguanas is from January to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to April. In September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is August with 172 mm.
Chaguanas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chaguanas in the dry season
Dec – May
Excellent
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Chaguanas in the rainy season
Jun – Nov
Good
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 145 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – April
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5417:49
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:41–06:22 · evening 17:20–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:41 · evening 18:02–18:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Chaguanas compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Chaguanas in October?
In October, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min05:54 – 17:49
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %76 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Chaguanas
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Chaguanas: score 94 against 64. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 17 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 29.0° | 26.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 23 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 138 mm | 21 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chaguanas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
88January31° · Sea 27° · 8.2 h
In January, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in January94February31° · Sea 27° · 8.6 h
In February, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in February90March32° · Sea 27° · 8.4 h
In March, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in March85April33° · Sea 27° · 8.6 h
In April, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in April74May33° · Sea 28° · 8.1 h
In May, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in May68June32° · Sea 28° · 6.7 h
In June, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 152 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in June69July32° · Sea 28° · 7.3 h
In July, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 166 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in July65August33° · Sea 29° · 7.2 h
In August, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 172 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in August63September33° · Sea 29° · 7.1 h
In September, Chaguanas is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 119 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in September64October33° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h
In October, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in October67November32° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h
In November, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 149 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in November74December31° · Sea 28° · 7.3 h
In December, Chaguanas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chaguanas
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in May (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 364 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 88 | 31° | 22° | 26.9° | 8.2 h | 10 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 31° | 22° | 26.7° | 8.6 h | 6 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 32° | 23° | 26.9° | 8.4 h | 6 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 33° | 24° | 27.4° | 8.6 h | 7 | 35 |
| MayMay | 74 | 33° | 24° | 27.7° | 8.1 h | 14 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 32° | 24° | 27.8° | 6.7 h | 23 | 152 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 32° | 24° | 28.2° | 7.3 h | 27 | 166 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 33° | 24° | 29.0° | 7.2 h | 27 | 172 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 33° | 24° | 29.3° | 7.1 h | 22 | 119 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 33° | 24° | 29.0° | 6.9 h | 23 | 138 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 32° | 24° | 28.4° | 6.6 h | 24 | 149 |
| DecemberDec | 74 | 31° | 23° | 27.6° | 7.3 h | 18 | 95 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Chaguanas
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.4 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Chaguanas ranges from 26.7 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.7 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.9° | 26.6° | 27.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.7° | 26.2° | 27.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.9° | 26.4° | 27.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.4° | 26.8° | 27.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.7° | 27.1° | 28.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.8° | 27.3° | 28.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.2° | 27.5° | 28.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.6° | 27.0° | 28.1° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Chaguanas
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.9 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Chaguanas, 58 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Chaguanas: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Chaguanas has about 23 rainy days with 138 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Chaguanas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Chaguanas
How breezy and how cloudy Chaguanas is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Chaguanas typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Chaguanas: mostly cloudy, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Chaguanas
How often the day gets hot in Chaguanas (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Chaguanas has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Chaguanas
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Chaguanas in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Chaguanas has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Chaguanas vs Port of Spain
In October the holiday weather in Chaguanas and Port of Spain is about equally good (score 64 vs 63). During the day it is about as warm in Port of Spain as in Chaguanas. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Chaguanas | Port of Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 23 | 25 |
| Best time | Jan – Apr | Feb – Mar |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Chaguanas
When is the best time to visit Chaguanas?
The best time to visit Chaguanas is from January to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Chaguanas?
The sea temperature in Chaguanas ranges from 26.7 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Chaguanas in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Chaguanas?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Chaguanas?
The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is August with 172 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chaguanas get?
Chaguanas gets around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.6 hours a day; in November there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Chaguanas in?
Chaguanas is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chaguanas?
A nonstop flight from London to Chaguanas takes about 9 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chaguanas?
Chaguanas has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 73, summer holidays 66, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 81.