AI-generatedKingstown at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Apr
- Warmest month
- Sep · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,030 h
- Rain a year
- 1,036 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Kingstown
Kingstown 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 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year, Kingstown is very sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kingstown
The best time to visit Kingstown is from January to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from February to May. The rainy season is from July to November; the wettest month is October with 162 mm.
Kingstown through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kingstown in the dry season
Dec – Jun
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Kingstown in the rainy season
Jul – Nov
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 104 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
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: January – April
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°
05:5517:46
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 05:42–06:23 · evening 17:18–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:42 · evening 17:59–18:08
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 Kingstown compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Kingstown in October?
In October, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 162 mm. On about 23 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 Kingstown.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min05:55 – 17:46
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- 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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Kingstown
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 Kingstown: score 80 against 45. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.2° | 27.0° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 22 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 162 mm | 23 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 26better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kingstown month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January29° · Sea 27° · 8.5 h
In January, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 40 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, January is a good month for a holiday in Kingstown.
Kingstown in January80February29° · Sea 27° · 8.7 h
In February, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 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 34 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Kingstown.
Kingstown in February78March29° · Sea 27° · 8.7 h
In March, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 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 32 km/h. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kingstown.
Kingstown in March73April30° · Sea 27° · 8.8 h
In April, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 12 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, April is a good month for a holiday in Kingstown.
Kingstown in April63May30° · Sea 28° · 8.6 h
In May, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. On about 24 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, May is a good month for a holiday in Kingstown.
Kingstown in May48June30° · Sea 28° · 7.7 h
In June, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 98 mm. On about 20 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 34 km/h. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingstown.
Kingstown in June47July30° · Sea 28° · 8.4 h
In July, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °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 21 days, totalling 128 mm. On about 23 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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingstown.
Kingstown in July47August31° · Sea 29° · 8.6 h
In August, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 8.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 146 mm. On about 24 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 29 km/h. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingstown.
Kingstown in August43September31° · Sea 29° · 7.7 h
In September, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 7.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 136 mm. On about 25 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 Kingstown.
Kingstown in September45October30° · Sea 29° · 7.9 h
In October, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 162 mm. On about 23 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 Kingstown.
Kingstown in October49November30° · Sea 29° · 7.7 h
In November, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °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 20 days, totalling 136 mm. On about 11 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 30 km/h. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingstown.
Kingstown in November64December29° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h
In December, Kingstown is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 58 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 a good month for a holiday in Kingstown.
Kingstown in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kingstown
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 (25°), the warmest in May (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 359 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 | 71 | 29° | 25° | 27.3° | 8.5 h | 13 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 80 | 29° | 25° | 27.0° | 8.7 h | 8 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 29° | 25° | 27.0° | 8.7 h | 8 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 30° | 26° | 27.4° | 8.8 h | 8 | 35 |
| MayMay | 63 | 30° | 26° | 27.9° | 8.6 h | 11 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 48 | 30° | 26° | 28.0° | 7.7 h | 17 | 98 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 30° | 26° | 28.2° | 8.4 h | 21 | 128 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 31° | 26° | 28.9° | 8.6 h | 23 | 146 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 31° | 26° | 29.4° | 7.7 h | 19 | 136 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 30° | 26° | 29.2° | 7.9 h | 22 | 162 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 30° | 26° | 28.6° | 7.7 h | 20 | 136 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 29° | 25° | 28.0° | 8.2 h | 14 | 58 |
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 Kingstown
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kingstown ranges from 27.0 °C in February to 29.4 °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 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.3° | 26.9° | 27.7° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.4° | 26.8° | 27.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.7° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.3° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Kingstown
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 7.9 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Kingstown, 66 % 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 Kingstown: 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, Kingstown has about 22 rainy days with 162 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kingstown
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (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 Kingstown
How breezy and how cloudy Kingstown 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 Kingstown 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 61 % of the sky over Kingstown: variable cloud, with about 7.9 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 Kingstown
How often the day gets hot in Kingstown (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, Kingstown has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 Kingstown
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kingstown 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.
Kingstown has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 45).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 45 min
- Distance
- 6,860 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
Kingstown 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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Kingstown vs Saint Lucia (Castries)
In October the holiday weather in Kingstown and Saint Lucia (Castries) is about equally good (score 45 vs 42). During the day Saint Lucia (Castries) is 1 °C warmer than Kingstown. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kingstown | Saint Lucia (Castries) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 22 |
| Best time | Jan – Apr | Dec – Jul |
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Frequently asked questions about Kingstown
When is the best time to visit Kingstown?
The best time to visit Kingstown 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 Kingstown?
The sea temperature in Kingstown ranges from 27.0 °C in February to 29.4 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Kingstown in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Kingstown?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Kingstown?
The rainy season is from July to November; the wettest month is October with 162 mm. The driest month is February with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kingstown get?
Kingstown gets around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.8 hours a day; in June there are 7.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Kingstown in?
Kingstown is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kingstown?
A nonstop flight from London to Kingstown takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,860 km.
When is hurricane season in Kingstown?
Kingstown 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 Kingstown?
Kingstown has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 60, summer holidays 47, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 68.