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St. George's weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

St. George's at a glance

Best time
May – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 28.0°
Sunshine a year
2,270 h
Rain a year
1,337 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC−4 / UTC−3
Elevation
16 m

Climate in St. George's

St. George's has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while February is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, St. George's is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit St. George's

The best time to visit St. George's is from May to October. In August, September and October, 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 May to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and in December. Rain is frequent from January to March and in November; the wettest month is October with 144 mm.

St. George's through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

St. George's in spring

Mar – May

55

Fair

  • 21–24 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

St. George's in summer

Jun – Aug

83

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

St. George's in autumn

Sep – Nov

73

Good

  • 24–29 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

St. George's in winter

Dec – Feb

37

Poor

  • 21–22 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 4.1 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Jun

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Dec

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jan – Mar, Nov

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in St. George's for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – July, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

74

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – October

October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 23°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 26°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 25°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 24°

07:2118:47

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 07:06–07:54 · evening 18:14–19:02
Blue hour
Morning 06:57–07:06 · evening 19:02–19:12

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 St. George's compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The sea cools from 27° to 25°. The days get 0.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high28°25°
Night-time low23°21°
Sea27°25°
Daylight11.9 h11.0 h

What is the weather like in St. George's in October?

In October, St. George's is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 144 mm in total. 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, October is a good month for a holiday in St. George's.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 26 min07:21 – 18:47
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
21 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
33 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
62 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %31 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
  • Windproof jacket

Compare two months in St. George's

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in St. George's: score 87 against 74. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, St. George's
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score7487better
Daytime high27°27°
Night-time low22°23°
Sea25.8°24.4°
Sunshine5.4 h8.3 hbetter
Rainy days1412better
Rainfall144 mm110 mmbetter
Muggy days21better26

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

St. George's month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

31January21° · Sea 21° · 3.8 h

In January, St. George's is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 112 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 42 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in January
32February21° · Sea 20° · 4.5 h

In February, St. George's is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 103 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 41 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in February
34March21° · Sea 20° · 5.4 h

In March, St. George's is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in March
54April22° · Sea 20° · 6.9 h

In April, St. George's is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in April
76May24° · Sea 22° · 7.8 h

In May, St. George's is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 92 mm in total. 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, May is a good month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in May
87June27° · Sea 24° · 8.3 h

In June, St. George's is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 110 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in June
83July30° · Sea 27° · 8.8 h

In July, St. George's is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 110 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in July
79August30° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h

In August, St. George's is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 133 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in August
79September29° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h

In September, St. George's is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 143 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in September
74October27° · Sea 26° · 5.4 h

In October, St. George's is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 144 mm in total. 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, October is a good month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in October
65November24° · Sea 24° · 4.4 h

In November, St. George's is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in November
47December22° · Sea 22° · 4.0 h

In December, St. George's is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 38 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in St. George's.

St. George's in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in St. George's

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 21 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (16°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 176 days a year, mostly from May to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 27°Night 22°Sea 26°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan3121°16°20.5°3.8 h14112
FebruaryFeb3221°16°19.8°4.5 h12103
MarchMar3421°16°19.6°5.4 h13111
AprilApr5422°17°20.0°6.9 h1081
MayMay7624°20°21.7°7.8 h1092
JuneJun8727°23°24.4°8.3 h12110
JulyJul8330°25°27.0°8.8 h15110
AugustAug7930°25°28.0°8.2 h17133
SeptemberSep7929°25°27.5°7.0 h14143
OctoberOct7427°22°25.8°5.4 h14144
NovemberNov6524°19°23.6°4.4 h12102
DecemberDec4722°17°21.9°4.0 h1295

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

32.38° N, 64.68° W · 16 m · Atlantic/Bermuda

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in St. George's

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October25.8°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 25.3 – 26.3 °C

Swimming season: Apr – Jan

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 25.8°8 in 10 years 25.3° – 26.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in St. George's ranges from 19.6 °C in March to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to January.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.4 and 28.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan20.5°19.8°21.3°refreshing
FebruaryFeb19.8°19.1°20.8°fresh
MarchMar19.6°18.7°20.4°fresh
AprilApr20.0°19.1°20.8°refreshing
MayMay21.7°20.7°22.8°refreshing
JuneJun24.4°23.6°25.4°pleasant
JulyJul27.0°26.4°27.6°warm
AugustAug28.0°27.4°28.7°warm
SeptemberSep27.5°26.9°28.2°warm
OctoberOct25.8°25.3°26.3°pleasant
NovemberNov23.6°22.9°24.2°pleasant
DecemberDec21.9°21.4°22.3°refreshing
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in St. George's

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,270 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 3.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.4 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 47 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in St. George's, 47 % 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

Rain in St. George's: 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.

Per year
1,337 mm on 154 days
Wettest month
Oct · 144 mm
Driest month
Apr · 81 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 144 mm

In October, St. George's has about 14 rainy days with 144 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in St. George's

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 25 min
Fair skin
about 30 min
Light brown skin
about 40 min
Olive skin
about 50 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in St. George's

How breezy and how cloudy St. George's 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.

Year average
33 km/h · fresh breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 42 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 24 km/h
OctoberWind 33 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in St. George's typically peaks at 33 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.

Year average
61 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 50 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 72 %
OctoberCloud cover 62 %Sunshine 5.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over St. George's: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in St. George's

How often the day gets hot in St. George's (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
38 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 27 °C

In October, St. George's has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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 St. George's

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

St. George's 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.

St. George's has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    48

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    78

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    80

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 8.4 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    74

    Good

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    39

    Poor

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 3.9 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 7 h 10 min
Distance
5,520 km
Time zone
UTC−3
Jet lag
About 3 days (4 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: Bermuda

Currency
Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Language
English
Sockets
Type A, B · 120 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+1 441
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

St. George's 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. 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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St. George's vs Hamilton

In October the holiday weather in St. George's and Hamilton is about equally good (score 74 vs 76). During the day it is about as warm in Hamilton as in St. George's. The sea is about equally warm. Hamilton gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

St. George's vs Hamilton, in October
in OctoberSt. George'sHamilton
Holiday weather score7476
Daytime high27°27°
Sea26°26°
Sunshine5 h6 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeMay – OctFeb – Jun, Nov – Dec

Through the year

OctoberSt. George's 27°Hamilton 27°
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In October, St. George's ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.

  1. St. George'sThis page27°26°74
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Frequently asked questions about St. George's

When is the best time to visit St. George's?

The best time to visit St. George's is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in St. George's?

The sea temperature in St. George's ranges from 19.6 °C in March to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to January.

Can you swim in St. George's in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in St. George's?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. February is the coolest month at 21 °C.

When does it rain most in St. George's?

Rain is frequent from January to March and in November; the wettest month is October with 144 mm. The driest month is April with 81 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does St. George's get?

St. George's gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.8 hours a day; in January there are 3.8 hours a day.

What time zone is St. George's in?

St. George's is on UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to St. George's?

A nonstop flight from London to St. George's takes about 7 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,520 km.

When is hurricane season in St. George's?

St. George's 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 St. George's?

St. George's has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 78, summer holidays 80, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 39.