AI-generatedSan Nicolas at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Sep
- Warmest month
- Sep · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Oct · 28.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,970 h
- Rain a year
- 559 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in San Nicolas
San Nicolas 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 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year, San Nicolas is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San Nicolas
The best time to visit San Nicolas is from January to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to February. The rainy season is from October to November; the wettest month is November with 139 mm.
San Nicolas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Nicolas in the dry season
Dec – Sep
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
San Nicolas in the rainy season
Oct – Nov
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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: January – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:2918:21
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 06:16–06:57 · evening 17:53–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:08–06:16 · evening 18:34–18:43
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 San Nicolas compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 30° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in San Nicolas in October?
In October, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 118 mm. On about 18 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 31 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min06:29 – 18:21
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 18 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- 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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in San Nicolas
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 San Nicolas: score 99 against 73. In March, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in March. March has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 28.9° | 26.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 118 mm | 11 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San Nicolas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
87January28° · Sea 26° · 8.1 h
In January, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 33 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in January95February28° · Sea 26° · 8.4 h
In February, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 17 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 38 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in February99March29° · Sea 26° · 8.6 h
In March, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 11 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in March96April29° · Sea 27° · 8.1 h
In April, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 19 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in April96May30° · Sea 27° · 8.1 h
In May, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 12 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 37 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in May98June30° · Sea 27° · 8.9 h
In June, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. On about 10 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 40 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in June98July30° · Sea 27° · 9.1 h
In July, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 20 mm. On about 15 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 38 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in July95August31° · Sea 28° · 9.1 h
In August, San Nicolas 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. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 26 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 37 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in August87September31° · Sea 29° · 8.1 h
In September, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. On about 27 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, September is an excellent month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in September73October30° · Sea 29° · 6.8 h
In October, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 118 mm. On about 18 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 31 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in October73November29° · Sea 28° · 6.8 h
In November, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 139 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, November is a good month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in November78December28° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h
In December, San Nicolas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 68 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in San Nicolas.
San Nicolas in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San Nicolas
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 (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 (25°), the warmest in September (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 365 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 | 87 | 28° | 25° | 26.4° | 8.1 h | 11 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 28° | 25° | 26.1° | 8.4 h | 6 | 17 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 29° | 25° | 26.2° | 8.6 h | 4 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 29° | 26° | 26.5° | 8.1 h | 5 | 19 |
| MayMay | 96 | 30° | 26° | 27.2° | 8.1 h | 5 | 25 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 30° | 26° | 27.4° | 8.9 h | 6 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 30° | 26° | 27.4° | 9.1 h | 6 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 31° | 26° | 28.1° | 9.1 h | 7 | 27 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 31° | 27° | 28.7° | 8.1 h | 11 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 30° | 26° | 28.9° | 6.8 h | 19 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 29° | 26° | 28.4° | 6.8 h | 20 | 139 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 28° | 25° | 27.4° | 7.5 h | 16 | 68 |
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 San Nicolas
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.2 – 29.5 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in San Nicolas ranges from 26.1 °C in February to 28.9 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in October, while the air already peaks in September. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in October, eight out of ten years were between 28.2 and 29.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.4° | 25.9° | 27.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.1° | 25.3° | 26.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.2° | 25.5° | 26.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.5° | 25.9° | 27.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.2° | 26.5° | 28.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.0° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.4° | 26.9° | 28.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.9° | 28.2° | 29.5° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.4° | 26.8° | 27.9° | warm |
Sunshine hours in San Nicolas
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 6.8 of 11.9 hours of daylight in San Nicolas, 57 % 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 San Nicolas: 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, San Nicolas has about 19 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
UV index in San Nicolas
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 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 San Nicolas
How breezy and how cloudy San Nicolas 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 San Nicolas typically peaks at 31 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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 65 % of the sky over San Nicolas: mostly cloudy, with about 6.8 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 San Nicolas
How often the day gets hot in San Nicolas (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, San Nicolas has about 18 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 San Nicolas
Weather for your travel dates
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San Nicolas 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.
San Nicolas has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during October half-term (score 73).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,510 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.
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San Nicolas vs Aruba (Oranjestad)
In October the holiday weather in San Nicolas and Aruba (Oranjestad) is about equally good (score 73 vs 73). During the day it is about as warm in Aruba (Oranjestad) as in San Nicolas. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | San Nicolas | Aruba (Oranjestad) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 19 |
| Best time | Jan – Sep | Jan – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, San Nicolas ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- San NicolasThis page30°29°73
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Frequently asked questions about San Nicolas
When is the best time to visit San Nicolas?
The best time to visit San Nicolas is from January to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in San Nicolas?
The sea temperature in San Nicolas ranges from 26.1 °C in February to 28.9 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in San Nicolas in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in San Nicolas?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in San Nicolas?
The rainy season is from October to November; the wettest month is November with 139 mm. The driest month is March with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Nicolas get?
San Nicolas gets around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in October there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is San Nicolas in?
San Nicolas is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to San Nicolas?
A nonstop flight from London to San Nicolas takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,510 km.
Which school holidays are best for San Nicolas?
San Nicolas has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during October half-term (score 73). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 96, summer holidays 96, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 83.