AI-generatedPort of Spain at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Apr
- Warmest month
- Sep · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,770 h
- Rain a year
- 1,391 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 21 m
Climate in Port of Spain
Port of Spain 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 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year, Port of Spain is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – April
Keep in mindFrequent rain
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°
05:5417:49
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 05:41–06:23 · evening 17:21–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:41 · evening 18:02–18:10
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 Port of Spain in October?
In October, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °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 25 days, totalling 178 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min05:54 – 17:49
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Port_of_Spain
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- 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 Port of Spain
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.4 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Port of Spain ranges from 26.7 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From July to December 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 28.7 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.9° | 26.6° | 27.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.7° | 26.2° | 27.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.9° | 26.4° | 27.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.4° | 26.8° | 27.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.7° | 27.1° | 28.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.8° | 27.3° | 28.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.2° | 27.5° | 28.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.6° | 27.0° | 28.1° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Port of Spain
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 6.9 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Port of Spain, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Port of Spain
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (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 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 Port of Spain: 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, Port of Spain has about 25 rainy days with 178 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Port of Spain
How breezy and how cloudy Port of Spain 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 Port of Spain typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Port of Spain: mostly cloudy, with about 6.9 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 Port of Spain
How often the day gets hot in Port of Spain (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, Port of Spain 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Port of Spain
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 September (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 365 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 | 74 | 27° | 25° | 26.9° | 8.2 h | 15 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 82 | 27° | 25° | 26.7° | 8.6 h | 11 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 28° | 25° | 26.9° | 8.4 h | 11 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 29° | 26° | 27.4° | 8.6 h | 11 | 55 |
| MayMay | 59 | 29° | 26° | 27.7° | 8.1 h | 16 | 85 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 28° | 26° | 27.8° | 6.7 h | 23 | 156 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 28° | 26° | 28.2° | 7.3 h | 27 | 169 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 28° | 26° | 29.0° | 7.2 h | 27 | 180 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 29° | 26° | 29.3° | 7.1 h | 23 | 139 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 29° | 26° | 29.0° | 6.9 h | 25 | 178 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 28° | 26° | 28.4° | 6.6 h | 26 | 186 |
| DecemberDec | 62 | 27° | 25° | 27.6° | 7.3 h | 21 | 113 |
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
10.67° N, 61.52° W · 21 m · America/Port_of_Spain
Best time to visit Port of Spain
The best time to visit Port of Spain is from January to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from February to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to March. Rain is most frequent from May to January; the wettest month is November with 186 mm.
Port of Spain through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Port of Spain in the dry season
Feb – Apr
Good
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Port of Spain in the rainy season
May – Jan
Fair
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 202 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Port of Spain for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Port of Spain
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 Port of Spain: score 82 against 52. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 52 | 82better |
| Day high | 29° | 27° |
| Night low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.0° | 26.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 25 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 178 mm | 35 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Port of Spain month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
74January27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In January, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 56 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in January82February27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In February, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 35 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in February78March28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In March, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 39 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in March74April29° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In April, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in April59May29° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In May, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 85 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in May55June28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In June, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 156 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in June58July28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In July, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 169 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in July56August28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In August, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °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 27 days, totalling 180 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in August52September29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In September, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °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 23 days, totalling 139 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in September52October29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In October, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °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 25 days, totalling 178 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in October56November28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In November, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 186 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
Port of Spain in November62December27° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In December, Port of Spain is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 113 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Port of Spain.
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Port of Spain vs. Grenada (St George's)
In October the holiday weather in Port of Spain and Grenada (St George's) is about equally good (score 52 vs. 51). During the day it is about as warm in Grenada (St George's) as in Port of Spain. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Port of Spain | Grenada (St George's) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 52 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 23 |
| Best time | Jan – Apr | Dec – May |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Port of Spain
Weather for your travel dates
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Port of Spain 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.
Port of Spain has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 52).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,100 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.
Frequently asked questions about Port of Spain
When is the best time to visit Port of Spain?
The best time to visit Port of Spain 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 Port of Spain?
The sea temperature in Port of Spain ranges from 26.7 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Port of Spain in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Port of Spain?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Port of Spain?
Rain is most frequent from May to January; the wettest month is November with 186 mm. The driest month is February with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Port of Spain get?
Port of Spain gets around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.6 hours a day; in November there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Port of Spain in?
Port of Spain uses the time zone America/Port_of_Spain, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Port of Spain?
A nonstop flight from London to Port of Spain takes about 9 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Port of Spain?
Port of Spain has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 52). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 57, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 68.
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