AI-generatedRoad Town at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Apr
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,040 h
- Rain a year
- 855 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Road Town
Road Town 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 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year, Road Town is very sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Road Town
The best time to visit Road Town is from January to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in June and from December to April. The rainy season is from August to November; the wettest month is October with 140 mm.
Road Town through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Road Town in the dry season
Dec – Jul
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Road Town in the rainy season
Aug – Nov
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun, Dec – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – 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 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:1217:57
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 05:58–06:41 · evening 17:27–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:50–05:58 · evening 18:10–18:19
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 Road Town 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 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Road Town in October?
In October, Road Town 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 8.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 140 mm. On about 29 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 Road Town.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:12 – 17:57
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- 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 Road Town
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Road Town: score 85 against 43. In March, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in March. March has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 26.3° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 140 mm | 23 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Road Town month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
76January28° · Sea 27° · 8.3 h
In January, Road Town is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 30 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, January is a good month for a holiday in Road Town.
Road Town in January82February28° · Sea 26° · 8.6 h
In February, Road Town is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 26 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, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Road Town.
Road Town in February85March29° · Sea 26° · 8.9 h
In March, Road Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 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 29 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Road Town.
Road Town in March77April29° · Sea 27° · 8.9 h
In April, Road Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Road Town.
Road Town in April61May30° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h
In May, Road Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Road Town.
Road Town in May57June31° · Sea 28° · 8.3 h
In June, Road Town is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. On about 28 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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Road Town.
Road Town in June47July31° · Sea 28° · 8.3 h
In July, Road Town is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 81 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. 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 Road Town.
Road Town in July44August31° · Sea 29° · 8.7 h
In August, Road Town is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 104 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. 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, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Road Town.
Road Town in August43September31° · Sea 29° · 8.1 h
In September, Road Town 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 8.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 120 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Road Town.
Road Town in September43October31° · Sea 29° · 8.0 h
In October, Road Town 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 8.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 140 mm. On about 29 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 Road Town.
Road Town in October53November30° · Sea 28° · 7.8 h
In November, Road Town is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 122 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Road Town.
Road Town in November67December29° · Sea 27° · 7.9 h
In December, Road Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 46 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, December is a good month for a holiday in Road Town.
Road Town in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Road Town
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 (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 356 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 | 76 | 28° | 23° | 26.6° | 8.3 h | 10 | 30 |
| FebruaryFeb | 82 | 28° | 23° | 26.2° | 8.6 h | 8 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 29° | 24° | 26.3° | 8.9 h | 7 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 29° | 24° | 26.8° | 8.9 h | 8 | 38 |
| MayMay | 61 | 30° | 25° | 27.5° | 8.2 h | 13 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 57 | 31° | 26° | 28.1° | 8.3 h | 12 | 56 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 31° | 26° | 28.3° | 8.3 h | 16 | 81 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 31° | 26° | 28.8° | 8.7 h | 17 | 104 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 31° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.1 h | 17 | 120 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 31° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.0 h | 18 | 140 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 30° | 25° | 28.4° | 7.8 h | 16 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 29° | 24° | 27.4° | 7.9 h | 12 | 46 |
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 Road Town
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.5 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Road Town ranges from 26.2 °C in February to 29.1 °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. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.8 and 29.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.6° | 26.1° | 27.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.2° | 25.5° | 26.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.3° | 25.6° | 26.8° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.3° | 27.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.1° | 28.8° | 29.6° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.5° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.4° | 26.7° | 27.9° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Road Town
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 8.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Road Town, 68 % 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 Road Town: 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, Road Town has about 18 rainy days with 140 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Road Town
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 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 Road Town
How breezy and how cloudy Road Town 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 Road Town typically peaks at 26 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 56 % of the sky over Road Town: variable cloud, with about 8.0 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 and humidity in Road Town
How often the day gets hot in Road Town (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, Road Town has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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 Road Town
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Road Town 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.
Road Town has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 43).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.9 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
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 45
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 30 min
- Distance
- 6,640 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
Road Town 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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Road Town vs Saint Thomas
In October the holiday weather in Road Town and Saint Thomas is about equally good (score 43 vs 39). During the day Saint Thomas is 1 °C warmer than Road Town. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Road Town | Saint Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 19 |
| Best time | Jan – Apr | Jan – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Road Town
When is the best time to visit Road Town?
The best time to visit Road Town 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 Road Town?
The sea temperature in Road Town ranges from 26.2 °C in February to 29.1 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Road Town in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Road Town?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Road Town?
The rainy season is from August to November; the wettest month is October with 140 mm. The driest month is March with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Road Town get?
Road Town gets around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.9 hours a day; in November there are 7.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Road Town in?
Road Town is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Road Town?
A nonstop flight from London to Road Town takes about 8 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,640 km.
When is hurricane season in Road Town?
Road Town 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 Road Town?
Road Town has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 60, summer holidays 45, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 72.