Saint Croix weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – June
What is the weather like in Saint Croix in October?
In October, Saint Croix 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. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 139 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Saint Croix.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 77 | 76 | 78 |
| Day | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Night | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Sun | 8 h | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 18 | 19 | 16 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min06:12 – 17:58
- 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
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/St_Thomas
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- 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
Saint Croix in October: quick answers
Is Saint Croix hot in October?
Yes. In October, Saint Croix is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 26 °C.
Can you swim in Saint Croix in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Saint Croix in October?
It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 139 mm.
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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