AI-generatedCulebra at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,020 h
- Rain a year
- 943 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Culebra
Culebra 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 31 °C, while February is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year, Culebra is very sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Culebra
The best time to visit Culebra is from December to July. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to March. The rainy season is from August to November; the wettest month is September with 142 mm.
Culebra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Culebra in the dry season
Dec – Jul
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 87 rainy days in all
Culebra in the rainy season
Aug – Nov
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – Nov
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
Good
Best time to visit: December – July
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 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:1417:59
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 06:01–06:43 · evening 17:30–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:01 · evening 18:13–18:21
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 Culebra compared with home
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What is the weather like in Culebra in October?
In October, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 8.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 140 mm. On about 26 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 Culebra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:14 – 17:59
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- 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 Culebra
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Culebra: score 95 against 77. In March, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in March. March has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 26.3° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 140 mm | 24 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Culebra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January28° · Sea 27° · 8.3 h
In January, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 32 mm in total. 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, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in January94February28° · Sea 26° · 8.6 h
In February, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °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 25 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, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in February95March28° · Sea 26° · 8.8 h
In March, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 24 mm. 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, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in March93April29° · Sea 27° · 9.0 h
In April, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in April84May30° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h
In May, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 6 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, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in May85June30° · Sea 28° · 8.1 h
In June, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 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 31 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in June80July31° · Sea 28° · 8.3 h
In July, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 26 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in July78August31° · Sea 29° · 8.4 h
In August, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 122 mm. On about 30 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 31 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in August77September31° · Sea 29° · 8.1 h
In September, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °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 18 days, totalling 142 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in September77October31° · Sea 29° · 8.0 h
In October, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 8.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 140 mm. On about 26 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 Culebra.
Culebra in October78November30° · Sea 28° · 7.7 h
In November, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 130 mm. On about 9 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, November is a good month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in November84December29° · Sea 28° · 7.9 h
In December, Culebra is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 52 mm in total. 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, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Culebra.
Culebra in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Culebra
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- 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 (24°), the warmest in August (27°). 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 358 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 | 90 | 28° | 24° | 26.7° | 8.3 h | 10 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 28° | 24° | 26.3° | 8.6 h | 7 | 25 |
| MarchMar | 95 | 28° | 24° | 26.3° | 8.8 h | 7 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 93 | 29° | 25° | 26.8° | 9.0 h | 9 | 44 |
| MayMay | 84 | 30° | 26° | 27.5° | 8.2 h | 13 | 75 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 30° | 27° | 28.2° | 8.1 h | 12 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 31° | 27° | 28.4° | 8.3 h | 17 | 95 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 31° | 27° | 28.8° | 8.4 h | 18 | 122 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 31° | 27° | 29.1° | 8.1 h | 18 | 142 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 31° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.0 h | 19 | 140 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 30° | 26° | 28.4° | 7.7 h | 17 | 130 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 29° | 25° | 27.5° | 7.9 h | 13 | 52 |
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 Culebra
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Culebra ranges from 26.3 °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 28.7 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.7° | 26.2° | 27.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.3° | 25.7° | 27.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.3° | 25.7° | 26.8° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.3° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.4° | 27.9° | 28.8° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.0° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Culebra
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 8.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Culebra, 68 % 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 in Culebra: 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, Culebra has about 19 rainy days with 140 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Culebra
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 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 Culebra
How breezy and how cloudy Culebra 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 Culebra typically peaks at 27 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 57 % of the sky over Culebra: variable cloud, with about 8.0 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 Culebra
How often the day gets hot in Culebra (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, Culebra has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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 Culebra
Weather for your travel dates
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Culebra 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.
Culebra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 77).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 35 min
- Distance
- 6,690 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.
Storm season
Culebra 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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Culebra vs Vieques
In October the holiday weather in Culebra and Vieques is about equally good (score 77 vs 76). During the day Vieques is 1 °C cooler than Culebra. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Culebra | Vieques |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 23 |
| Best time | Dec – Jul | Dec – Jun |
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Frequently asked questions about Culebra
When is the best time to visit Culebra?
The best time to visit Culebra is from December to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Culebra?
The sea temperature in Culebra ranges from 26.3 °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 Culebra in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Culebra?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 27 °C. February is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Culebra?
The rainy season is from August to November; the wettest month is September with 142 mm. The driest month is March with 24 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Culebra get?
Culebra gets around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.0 hours a day; in November there are 7.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Culebra in?
Culebra is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Culebra?
A nonstop flight from London to Culebra takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,690 km.
When is hurricane season in Culebra?
Culebra 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 Culebra?
Culebra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 77). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 84, summer holidays 79, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 87.