SeasonMapAdamstown (Pitcairn) weather in October
Pitcairn Islands
October in Adamstown: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Adamstown · #329 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Adamstown climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sea temperature | 23°C / 73°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Adamstown in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyCruise ship days, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Adamstown's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherAdamstown's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Adamstown in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Landing depends on the swell
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresEverything and everyone comes ashore by longboat through the surf at Bounty Bay. When the swell is up the captain calls it off, and a scheduled visit becomes a slow lap of the island from the rail. Source ↗
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Quarterly ship from Mangareva
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyThe MV Silver Supporter is the only scheduled way in, running in quarterly blocks from Mangareva in French Polynesia and timed to the weekly Air Tahiti flight. Twelve berths, so dates are taken a long way ahead. Source ↗
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Cruise ship days
1 Oct – 31 Mar · usuallyCruise seasonCrowdedA handful of ships a year anchor off for a few hours, mostly in the southern summer, and the whole island comes down to the square to sell carvings and honey. Between calls Adamstown sees almost nobody. Source ↗
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Adamstown in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Adamstown?
- October in Adamstown: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Adamstown on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Adamstown in October?
- In October, Adamstown averages a daily high of 21.7°C and a low of 20.7°C, with about 96.6 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Adamstown in October?
- Adamstown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in October.