City break

George Town weather in October

Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

52

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: December – April

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.

October compared

How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.

SeptemberSepOctoberOctNovemberNov
Score495268
Day30°29°28°
Night27°26°26°
Sea30°29°29°
Sun8 h7 h7 h
Rain days182114

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

George Town in October: quick answers

Is George Town hot in October?

Yes. In October, George Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 2 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in George Town in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in George Town in October?

It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 212 mm.

George Town month by month

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