AI-generatedSaint Andrew at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr
- Warmest month
- Sep · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,510 h
- Rain a year
- 1,908 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Saint Andrew
Saint Andrew 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 28 °C, while February is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Saint Andrew is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: February – April
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:1618:08
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 06:03–06:45 · evening 17:40–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:03 · evening 18:22–18:30
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 Saint Andrew in October?
In October, Saint Andrew is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 310 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min06:16 – 18:08
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Bogota
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
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
Sea temperature in Saint Andrew
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.5 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Saint Andrew ranges from 27.2 °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 temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.4° | 26.9° | 28.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.2° | 26.5° | 27.6° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.3° | 26.6° | 27.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.7° | 27.2° | 28.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.3° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.2° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.3° | 27.7° | 29.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.2° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Saint Andrew
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 5.5 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Saint Andrew, 46 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Saint Andrew
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 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 Saint Andrew: 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, Saint Andrew has about 28 rainy days with 310 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Saint Andrew
How breezy and how cloudy Saint Andrew 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 Saint Andrew typically peaks at 22 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 gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Saint Andrew: mostly cloudy, with about 5.5 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 Saint Andrew
How often the day gets hot in Saint Andrew (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, Saint Andrew has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Saint Andrew
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 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) 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 | 76 | 27° | 25° | 27.4° | 7.5 h | 17 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 88 | 27° | 25° | 27.2° | 8.1 h | 11 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 27° | 26° | 27.3° | 8.4 h | 7 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 27° | 26° | 27.7° | 8.8 h | 8 | 28 |
| MayMay | 74 | 28° | 26° | 28.3° | 7.1 h | 19 | 142 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 28° | 26° | 28.6° | 5.8 h | 26 | 250 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 28° | 26° | 28.3° | 6.3 h | 25 | 243 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 28° | 26° | 28.7° | 6.5 h | 26 | 221 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 28° | 26° | 29.2° | 6.0 h | 26 | 212 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 28° | 26° | 29.1° | 5.5 h | 28 | 310 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 28° | 26° | 28.6° | 5.7 h | 26 | 271 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 27° | 26° | 28.0° | 6.8 h | 22 | 121 |
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
12.58° N, 81.70° W · 0 m · America/Bogota
Best time to visit Saint Andrew
The best time to visit Saint Andrew is from February 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 April. Rain is most frequent from May to January; the wettest month is October with 310 mm.
Saint Andrew through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saint Andrew in the dry season
Feb – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Saint Andrew in the rainy season
May – Jan
Good
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 215 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Saint Andrew for you.
Your best months: February – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Saint Andrew
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 Saint Andrew: score 94 against 68. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in April. April has 20 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 68 | 94better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 27.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 310 mm | 28 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
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 – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Saint Andrew month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
76January27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In January, Saint Andrew is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 63 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in January88February27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, Saint Andrew is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 29 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in February93March27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In March, Saint Andrew is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 19 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in March94April27° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In April, Saint Andrew is hot: daytime highs average 27 °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 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 28 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in April74May28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In May, Saint Andrew is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 142 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in May69June28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In June, Saint Andrew is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 250 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in June71July28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In July, Saint Andrew is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 243 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in July72August28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In August, Saint Andrew is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °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 221 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in August70September28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Saint Andrew is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 212 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in September68October28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In October, Saint Andrew is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 310 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in October69November28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In November, Saint Andrew is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 271 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
Saint Andrew in November73December27° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In December, Saint Andrew is hot: daytime highs average 27 °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 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 121 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Saint Andrew.
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Saint Andrew vs. San José
In October Saint Andrew has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs. 50). During the day San José is 4 °C cooler than Saint Andrew. San José gets 3 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Saint Andrew | San José |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 68 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 29 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr | Jan – Mar |
Through the year
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- 7Santa Marta29°29°47
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Planning a trip to Saint Andrew
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Saint Andrew 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.
Saint Andrew has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 68).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,310 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 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 Saint Andrew
When is the best time to visit Saint Andrew?
The best time to visit Saint Andrew is from February to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Saint Andrew?
The sea temperature in Saint Andrew ranges from 27.2 °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 Saint Andrew in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Saint Andrew?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 26 °C. February is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Saint Andrew?
Rain is most frequent from May to January; the wettest month is October with 310 mm. The driest month is March with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint Andrew get?
Saint Andrew gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.8 hours a day; in October there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Saint Andrew in?
Saint Andrew uses the time zone America/Bogota, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Saint Andrew?
A nonstop flight from London to Saint Andrew takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for Saint Andrew?
Saint Andrew has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 75.
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