Saint Thomas in October: weather, rain (56%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Saint Thomas weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

81°F – 82°F

🌧 Rainy days

56% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

March (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Saint Thomas in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 56%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 82°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.2h/d

Our take: October in Saint Thomas is warm and tropical—perfect if you love heat and don't mind afternoon showers. You'll get plenty of sunshine with occasional downpours, making it ideal for travelers who embrace Caribbean weather and want fewer crowds. Pack light, quick-dry clothes and waterproof gear, and you'll have a wonderful, budget-friendly escape.

By trip type

Saint Thomas in October by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in October

Autumn in Saint Thomas is often underrated: 28°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 56% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	77°F	79°F	31%	1.2in	10.6h	8.6/10
🌤️ February	75°F	79°F	37%	1.4in	11.7h	8.4/10
🌤️ March	75°F	79°F	25%	1.0in	10.8h	8.8/10
🌤️ April	77°F	79°F	29%	1.6in	11.8h	8.7/10
🌤️ May	79°F	81°F	33%	2.3in	11.4h	8.7/10
🌤️ June	79°F	82°F	35%	1.7in	12.3h	8.7/10
🌤️ July	81°F	82°F	43%	3.0in	11.6h	8.4/10
🌤️ August	81°F	82°F	52%	3.9in	11.1h	8.2/10
🌤️ September	81°F	84°F	55%	5.3in	10.9h	7.9/10
🌤️ October	81°F	82°F	56%	4.9in	10.2h	8.0/10
🌤️ November	79°F	82°F	54%	5.1in	9.9h	8.1/10
🌤️ December	79°F	81°F	37%	1.5in	10.3h	8.5/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Saint Thomas averages 82°F, 56% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10. See methodology →

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