AI-generatedGeorge Town at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Apr
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 965 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in George Town
George 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 January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, George Town is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:1918:03
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 06:06–06:48 · evening 17:34–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:06 · evening 18:17–18:25
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.
What is the weather like in George Town in October?
In October, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 212 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 44 min06:19 – 18:03
- UV index
- 9 · 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
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Cayman
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
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
Sea temperature in George Town
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in George Town ranges from 26.8 °C in February to 29.9 °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. From September to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.0° | 26.4° | 27.6° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.8° | 26.2° | 27.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.4° | 27.0° | 27.9° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.3° | 27.9° | 28.8° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.4° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.9° | 29.3° | 30.4° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.8° | 26.9° | 28.3° | warm |
Sunshine hours in George 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 6.7 of 11.7 hours of daylight in George Town, 57 % of the day.
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.
UV index in George 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 May (UV 13).
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 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in George 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, George Town has about 21 rainy days with 212 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in George Town
How breezy and how cloudy George 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 George Town 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 gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over George Town: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 George Town
How often the day gets hot in George 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, George Town has about 2 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in George Town
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 (10+ 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 January (25°), 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 346 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 | 26° | 25° | 27.0° | 7.2 h | 7 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 27° | 25° | 26.8° | 7.7 h | 5 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 27° | 25° | 26.8° | 8.3 h | 5 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 28° | 25° | 27.4° | 9.3 h | 5 | 20 |
| MayMay | 73 | 29° | 26° | 28.3° | 8.7 h | 12 | 86 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 29° | 27° | 28.8° | 8.2 h | 14 | 111 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 30° | 27° | 29.3° | 9.2 h | 13 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 30° | 27° | 29.8° | 8.6 h | 15 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 30° | 27° | 29.9° | 7.6 h | 18 | 141 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 29° | 26° | 29.4° | 6.7 h | 21 | 212 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 28° | 26° | 28.5° | 6.6 h | 14 | 127 |
| DecemberDec | 81 | 27° | 25° | 27.8° | 7.0 h | 10 | 50 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
19.29° N, 81.37° W · 3 m · America/Cayman
Best time to visit George Town
The best time to visit George Town is from December to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to April. Rain is most frequent from June to November; the wettest month is October with 212 mm.
George Town through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
George Town in the dry season
Dec – May
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
George Town in the rainy season
Jun – Nov
Fair
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 94 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in George Town for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in George Town
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 George Town: score 96 against 52. In March, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in March. March has 16 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 52 | 96better |
| Day high | 29° | 27° |
| Night low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 26.8° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 212 mm | 20 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Nov
12 or more rainy days
George Town month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
88January26° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In January, George Town is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 28 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in George Town.
George Town in January95February27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, George Town is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 16 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in George Town.
George Town in February96March27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In March, George Town is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in George Town.
George Town in March92April28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In April, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 20 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in George Town.
George Town in April73May29° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In May, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in George Town.
George Town in May62June29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In June, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 111 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in George Town.
George Town in June64July30° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In July, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 11 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 George Town.
George Town in July56August30° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In August, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 91 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town.
George Town in August49September30° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In September, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 141 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town.
George Town in September52October29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In October, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 212 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town.
George Town in October68November28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In November, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 127 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in George Town.
George Town in November81December27° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In December, George Town is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in George Town.
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George Town vs. Trinidad
In October George Town has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs. 47). During the day Trinidad is 1 °C warmer than George Town. The sea in Trinidad is 1 °C warmer. Trinidad gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | George Town | Trinidad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 52 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 15 |
| Best time | Dec – Apr | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Planning a trip to George Town
Weather for your travel dates
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George 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.
George Town has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during October half-term (score 52).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 50 min
- Distance
- 7,720 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 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
George 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about George Town
When is the best time to visit George Town?
The best time to visit George Town is from December to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in George Town?
The sea temperature in George Town ranges from 26.8 °C in February to 29.9 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in George Town in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in George Town?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in George Town?
Rain is most frequent from June to November; the wettest month is October with 212 mm. The driest month is February with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does George Town get?
George Town gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.3 hours a day; in November there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is George Town in?
George Town uses the time zone America/Cayman, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to George Town?
A nonstop flight from London to George Town takes about 9 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,720 km.
When is hurricane season in George Town?
George 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 George Town?
George Town has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during October half-term (score 52). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 59, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 85.
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