AI-generatedMarsh Harbour at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Jul, Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,850 h
- Rain a year
- 1,007 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Marsh Harbour
Marsh Harbour has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year, Marsh Harbour is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Marsh Harbour
The best time to visit Marsh Harbour is from February to July and from November to December. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. The rainy season is from August to October; the wettest month is September with 169 mm.
Marsh Harbour through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Marsh Harbour in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Marsh Harbour in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Marsh Harbour in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Marsh Harbour in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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: February – July, November – December
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 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
07:0718:41
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 06:52–07:38 · evening 18:10–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:43–06:52 · evening 18:55–19:04
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 Marsh Harbour compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The sea cools from 28° to 27°. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Marsh Harbour in October?
In October, Marsh Harbour is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 132 mm. 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, October is a good month for a holiday in Marsh Harbour.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min07:07 – 18:41
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 26 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %21 %
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
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Marsh Harbour
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Marsh Harbour: score 95 against 79. In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in April. April has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 27.8° | 24.6° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 132 mm | 53 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 26 | 15better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Marsh Harbour month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
78January24° · Sea 24° · 6.6 h
In January, Marsh Harbour is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in January86February24° · Sea 23° · 7.6 h
In February, Marsh Harbour is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in February92March25° · Sea 24° · 8.2 h
In March, Marsh Harbour is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. 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 Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in March95April27° · Sea 25° · 9.0 h
In April, Marsh Harbour is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. 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 Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in April91May28° · Sea 26° · 9.1 h
In May, Marsh Harbour is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in May81June30° · Sea 28° · 7.8 h
In June, Marsh Harbour is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 104 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in June83July31° · Sea 29° · 8.7 h
In July, Marsh Harbour 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 8.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 91 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in July79August31° · Sea 30° · 8.3 h
In August, Marsh Harbour is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 111 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in August74September30° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h
In September, Marsh Harbour is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 169 mm. On about 18 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 Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in September79October29° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h
In October, Marsh Harbour is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 132 mm. 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, October is a good month for a holiday in Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in October86November26° · Sea 26° · 7.0 h
In November, Marsh Harbour is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 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, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in November87December25° · Sea 25° · 6.7 h
In December, Marsh Harbour is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 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, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Marsh Harbour.
Marsh Harbour in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Marsh Harbour
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 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 26 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in July (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) on about 253 days a year, mostly from April to December.
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 | 78 | 24° | 20° | 23.6° | 6.6 h | 8 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 24° | 20° | 23.4° | 7.6 h | 6 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 25° | 20° | 23.7° | 8.2 h | 7 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 27° | 22° | 24.6° | 9.0 h | 8 | 53 |
| MayMay | 91 | 28° | 23° | 26.1° | 9.1 h | 11 | 76 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 30° | 25° | 27.8° | 7.8 h | 15 | 104 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 31° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.7 h | 15 | 91 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 31° | 26° | 29.6° | 8.3 h | 17 | 111 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 30° | 25° | 29.1° | 7.3 h | 18 | 169 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 29° | 24° | 27.8° | 7.4 h | 15 | 132 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 26° | 22° | 25.9° | 7.0 h | 9 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 87 | 25° | 21° | 24.6° | 6.7 h | 8 | 54 |
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 Marsh Harbour
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.2 – 28.4 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Marsh Harbour ranges from 23.4 °C in February to 29.6 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 30.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.6° | 22.7° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 23.4° | 22.7° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 23.7° | 23.0° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 24.6° | 24.0° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 26.1° | 25.3° | 26.7° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.8° | 27.1° | 28.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.6° | 29.0° | 30.2° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.1° | 28.3° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.4° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 25.9° | 24.9° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 24.6° | 23.7° | 25.2° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Marsh Harbour
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 7.4 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Marsh Harbour, 64 % 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 Marsh Harbour: 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, Marsh Harbour has about 15 rainy days with 132 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Marsh Harbour
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 Marsh Harbour
How breezy and how cloudy Marsh Harbour 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 Marsh Harbour typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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 54 % of the sky over Marsh Harbour: variable cloud, with about 7.4 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 Marsh Harbour
How often the day gets hot in Marsh Harbour (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, Marsh Harbour has about 3 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 Marsh Harbour
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Marsh Harbour 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.
Marsh Harbour has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 79).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.7 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 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.
Storm season
Marsh Harbour 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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Marsh Harbour vs Harbour Island
In October the holiday weather in Marsh Harbour and Harbour Island is about equally good (score 79 vs 77). During the day it is about as warm in Harbour Island as in Marsh Harbour. The sea is about equally warm. Harbour Island gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Marsh Harbour | Harbour Island |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 |
| Best time | Feb – Jul, Nov – Dec | Nov – May |
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- 2Marsh HarbourThis page29°28°79
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Frequently asked questions about Marsh Harbour
When is the best time to visit Marsh Harbour?
The best time to visit Marsh Harbour is from February to July and from November to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Marsh Harbour?
The sea temperature in Marsh Harbour ranges from 23.4 °C in February to 29.6 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Marsh Harbour in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Marsh Harbour?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Marsh Harbour?
The rainy season is from August to October; the wettest month is September with 169 mm. The driest month is February with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Marsh Harbour get?
Marsh Harbour gets around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.1 hours a day; in January there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Marsh Harbour in?
Marsh Harbour is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Marsh Harbour?
A nonstop flight from London to Marsh Harbour takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,830 km.
When is hurricane season in Marsh Harbour?
Marsh Harbour 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 Marsh Harbour?
Marsh Harbour has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 79). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 89, summer holidays 80, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 83.