How warm is the Leeward Islands in October?

Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 86°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is October hurricane season in the Leeward Islands?

October falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is low. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.

How crowded is the Leeward Islands in October?

Typically moderate. The quietest months are usually September and October.

The Leeward Islands in October

October is a middling month for the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 8th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 86°F and about a 57% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate.

Typical dayB+8th of 12 months

Highs / water84°FSea 86°F

Rain chance57%on a given day

Waves3.8 fttypical

CrowdsModerateno big holidays

Storm riskLowhurricane season

The Leeward Islands month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

September: B+ · October: B+ · November: B+. The best months are usually May, June and December, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in the Leeward Islands in October

Resorts with the best typical October, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Oct	This week
Four Seasons Resort Nevis	A-	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Paradise Beach Nevis	A-	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Jolly Beach Resort	A-	SatASunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Royal Cove	A-	SatASunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Cloggy's Antigua Yacht Club	A-	SatASunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Hermitage Bay	A-	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Sandals Grande Antigua	A-	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Galley Bay Resort & Spa	A-	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in October

Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Los Cabos (A). Every destination in October.

Questions

Is October a good time to visit the Leeward Islands?: October is a middling month for the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 8th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 86°F and about a 57% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate.
How warm is the Leeward Islands in October?: Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 86°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is October hurricane season in the Leeward Islands?: October falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is low. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
How crowded is the Leeward Islands in October?: Typically moderate. The quietest months are usually September and October.

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Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 87 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.