AI-generatedCockburn Town at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jun
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,950 h
- Rain a year
- 677 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Cockburn Town
Cockburn Town has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while February is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year, Cockburn Town is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cockburn Town
The best time to visit Cockburn Town is from December to June. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to April. The rainy season is from September to October; the wettest month is September with 111 mm.
Cockburn Town through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cockburn Town in the dry season
Nov – Aug
Good
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 90 rainy days in all
Cockburn Town in the rainy season
Sep – Oct
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: February – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – June
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:4018:21
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 06:26–07:09 · evening 17:51–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:26 · evening 18:35–18:43
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 Cockburn Town compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The sea cools from 29° to 28°. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Cockburn Town in October?
In October, Cockburn Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 101 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 41 min06:40 – 18:21
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %9 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cockburn Town
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 Cockburn Town: score 92 against 51. In February, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in February. February has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 23° |
| Sea | 28.9° | 25.7° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 23 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 23better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cockburn Town month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January27° · Sea 26° · 7.1 h
In January, Cockburn Town is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 36 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in January92February26° · Sea 26° · 7.8 h
In February, Cockburn Town is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in February90March26° · Sea 26° · 8.0 h
In March, Cockburn Town is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in March92April27° · Sea 26° · 8.7 h
In April, Cockburn Town is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in April78May28° · Sea 27° · 8.5 h
In May, Cockburn Town is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in May77June29° · Sea 28° · 9.2 h
In June, Cockburn Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in June72July30° · Sea 28° · 9.5 h
In July, Cockburn Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in July65August30° · Sea 29° · 8.8 h
In August, Cockburn Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in August56September30° · Sea 29° · 8.1 h
In September, Cockburn Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 111 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in September51October29° · Sea 29° · 7.1 h
In October, Cockburn Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 101 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in October63November28° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In November, Cockburn Town is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 85 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in November79December27° · Sea 27° · 7.2 h
In December, Cockburn Town is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Cockburn Town.
Cockburn Town in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cockburn Town
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 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (23°), the warmest in August (26°). 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) all year, on about 341 days a year.
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 | 84 | 27° | 23° | 26.1° | 7.1 h | 9 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 26° | 23° | 25.7° | 7.8 h | 6 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 26° | 23° | 25.7° | 8.0 h | 7 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 27° | 24° | 26.1° | 8.7 h | 7 | 35 |
| MayMay | 78 | 28° | 25° | 27.0° | 8.5 h | 10 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 29° | 26° | 27.9° | 9.2 h | 8 | 37 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 30° | 26° | 28.3° | 9.5 h | 9 | 47 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 30° | 26° | 28.8° | 8.8 h | 11 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 30° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.1 h | 14 | 111 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 29° | 26° | 28.9° | 7.1 h | 17 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 28° | 25° | 28.0° | 7.0 h | 14 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 27° | 24° | 26.9° | 7.2 h | 10 | 43 |
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
Sea temperature in Cockburn Town
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.4 – 29.5 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cockburn Town ranges from 25.7 °C in February to 29.1 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 29.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.1° | 25.3° | 26.7° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.7° | 25.0° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 25.7° | 25.2° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 26.1° | 25.6° | 26.6° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.0° | 26.4° | 27.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.3° | 27.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.5° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.5° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.7° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.9° | 26.1° | 27.6° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Cockburn Town
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 7.1 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Cockburn Town, 61 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Cockburn Town: 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, Cockburn Town has about 17 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Cockburn Town
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Cockburn Town
How breezy and how cloudy Cockburn Town 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 Cockburn Town typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Cockburn Town: variable cloud, with about 7.1 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Cockburn Town
How often the day gets hot in Cockburn Town (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, Cockburn Town has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Cockburn Town
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Cockburn Town 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.
Cockburn Town has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 51).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 82
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 45 min
- Distance
- 6,830 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.
Good to know: Turks and Caicos Islands
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +1 649
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Cockburn Town lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Cockburn Town vs Providenciales
In October the holiday weather in Cockburn Town and Providenciales is about equally good (score 51 vs 53). During the day it is about as warm in Providenciales as in Cockburn Town. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Cockburn Town | Providenciales |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 |
| Best time | Dec – Jun | Nov – Aug |
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In October, Cockburn Town ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Providenciales29°29°75
- 2Cockburn TownThis page29°29°51
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Frequently asked questions about Cockburn Town
When is the best time to visit Cockburn Town?
The best time to visit Cockburn Town is from December to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Cockburn Town?
The sea temperature in Cockburn Town ranges from 25.7 °C in February to 29.1 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Cockburn Town in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Cockburn Town?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 26 °C. February is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Cockburn Town?
The rainy season is from September to October; the wettest month is September with 111 mm. The driest month is February with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cockburn Town get?
Cockburn Town gets around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in November there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Cockburn Town in?
Cockburn Town is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cockburn Town?
A nonstop flight from London to Cockburn Town takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,830 km.
When is hurricane season in Cockburn Town?
Cockburn Town lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Cockburn Town?
Cockburn Town has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 78, summer holidays 67, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 82.