AI-generatedProvidenciales at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,940 h
- Rain a year
- 691 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Providenciales
Providenciales 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 February is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year, Providenciales is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Providenciales
The best time to visit Providenciales is from November to August. In August, though, the hurricane season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to April. The rainy season is from September to October; the wettest month is October with 117 mm.
Providenciales through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Providenciales in the dry season
Nov – Aug
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Providenciales in the rainy season
Sep – Oct
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, June – July
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: November – August
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 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:4418:25
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 06:30–07:14 · evening 17:55–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:22–06:30 · evening 18:39–18:47
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 Providenciales 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 28° at the end. The sea cools from 29° to 28°. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Providenciales in October?
In October, Providenciales is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 117 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Providenciales.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 41 min06:44 – 18:25
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %11 %
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
Compare two months in Providenciales
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 Providenciales: score 95 against 75. In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in April. April has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 24° |
| Sea | 28.9° | 26.2° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 117 mm | 32 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Providenciales month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January26° · Sea 26° · 7.1 h
In January, Providenciales is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 30 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, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in January94February26° · Sea 26° · 7.7 h
In February, Providenciales is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 20 mm. 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, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in February93March26° · Sea 26° · 8.0 h
In March, Providenciales is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 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: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in March95April27° · Sea 26° · 8.7 h
In April, Providenciales is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 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, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in April89May28° · Sea 27° · 8.4 h
In May, Providenciales is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. 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, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in May93June29° · Sea 28° · 9.2 h
In June, Providenciales is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 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, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in June94July30° · Sea 29° · 9.7 h
In July, Providenciales 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. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 8 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 33 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in July90August30° · Sea 29° · 8.8 h
In August, Providenciales is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. On about 14 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, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in August82September30° · Sea 29° · 8.0 h
In September, Providenciales 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 8.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 113 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in September75October29° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h
In October, Providenciales is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 117 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in October81November28° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In November, Providenciales is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 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 Providenciales.
Providenciales in November89December27° · Sea 27° · 7.1 h
In December, Providenciales is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 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, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Providenciales.
Providenciales in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Providenciales
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 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 (23°), 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) all year, on about 338 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 | 90 | 26° | 24° | 25.9° | 7.1 h | 7 | 30 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 26° | 23° | 25.6° | 7.7 h | 5 | 20 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 26° | 24° | 25.6° | 8.0 h | 7 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 27° | 24° | 26.2° | 8.7 h | 7 | 32 |
| MayMay | 89 | 28° | 25° | 27.1° | 8.4 h | 10 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 29° | 26° | 28.2° | 9.2 h | 9 | 46 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 30° | 26° | 28.6° | 9.7 h | 8 | 41 |
| AugustAug | 90 | 30° | 27° | 29.0° | 8.8 h | 10 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 30° | 26° | 29.2° | 8.0 h | 14 | 113 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 29° | 26° | 28.9° | 7.0 h | 17 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 28° | 25° | 27.8° | 7.0 h | 12 | 80 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 27° | 24° | 26.7° | 7.1 h | 8 | 43 |
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
21.78° N, 72.25° W · 18 m · America/Grand_Turk
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Providenciales
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.5 – 29.4 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Providenciales ranges from 25.6 °C in February to 29.2 °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 November 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 | 25.9° | 24.9° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.6° | 24.9° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 25.6° | 25.1° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 26.2° | 25.6° | 26.7° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.1° | 26.4° | 27.6° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.6° | 28.1° | 29.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.9° | 28.5° | 29.4° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.8° | 27.0° | 28.5° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.7° | 25.7° | 27.3° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Providenciales
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 7.0 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Providenciales, 60 % 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
Rain in Providenciales: 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, Providenciales has about 17 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Providenciales
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 July (UV 12).
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 35 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Providenciales
How breezy and how cloudy Providenciales 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 Providenciales 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 53 % of the sky over Providenciales: variable cloud, with about 7.0 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Providenciales
How often the day gets hot in Providenciales (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, Providenciales 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
Planning a trip to Providenciales
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Providenciales 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.
Providenciales has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 75).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 7 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 50 min
- Distance
- 6,880 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.
Good to know: Turks and Caicos Islands
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +1 649
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Providenciales 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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Providenciales vs Cockburn Town
In October the holiday weather in Providenciales and Cockburn Town is about equally good (score 75 vs 75). During the day it is about as warm in Cockburn Town as in Providenciales. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Providenciales | Cockburn Town |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 |
| Best time | Nov – Aug | Dec – Jun |
Through the year
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In October, Providenciales ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- ProvidencialesThis page29°29°75
- 2Cockburn Town29°29°51
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Frequently asked questions about Providenciales
When is the best time to visit Providenciales?
The best time to visit Providenciales is from November to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Providenciales?
The sea temperature in Providenciales ranges from 25.6 °C in February to 29.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Providenciales in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Providenciales?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 27 °C. February is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Providenciales?
The rainy season is from September to October; the wettest month is October with 117 mm. The driest month is February with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Providenciales get?
Providenciales gets around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.7 hours a day; in October there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Providenciales in?
Providenciales is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Providenciales?
A nonstop flight from London to Providenciales takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,880 km.
When is hurricane season in Providenciales?
Providenciales 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 Providenciales?
Providenciales has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 75). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 90, summer holidays 91, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 90.