George Town (Grand Cayman) weather in October

October in George Town: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

George Town Cayman Islands · Greater Antilles · Island72
  1. 89Jan
  2. 91Feb
  3. 91Mar
  4. 90Apr
  5. 84May
  6. 79Jun
  7. 85Jul
  8. 82Aug
  9. 80Sep
  10. 72Oct
  11. 76Nov
  12. 86Dec

#12 of 12 months in George Town · #818 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 72/100 (tier B)

Days
32°C
Nights
26°C
Wet days
21
Sun
9.7 h
Humidity
78%
Daylight
12 h
George Town, Cayman Islands
Photo: Kenny Foo · Pexels

Traveller notes on George Town in October

Forum posters note Grand Cayman gets around 50 inches of rain annually, much of it concentrated in the shoulder-season months of May and October. Posters describe October rain as typically intermittent - it comes down, then the sun returns - rather than an all-day washout, though experiences genuinely vary, with some travelers reporting glorious weather and others hitting rainier stretches. Posters are direct that October sits within prime Atlantic hurricane season, meaning real trip-disruption risk and travel insurance worth having in case a big storm requires canceling. On the upside, posters note October brings quieter crowds, easier restaurant bookings, lower condo prices, and local events like Restaurant Month and Cocktail Week. Posters generally rate October as a genuine trade-off for George Town - real rain and hurricane risk balanced against real value and lighter crowds.
Tripadvisor community · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in George Town

Forum posters describe April as sitting near the end of the cooler, drier winter season (November-April) - typically mid-to-high 80sF by day, mid-to-high 70sF at night, with little to no rain and crystal-clear water. Posters call March through mid-May the best overall weather stretch, with no need to worry about tropical storms or hurricanes this time of year. The trade-off: April counts as high season, with room rates 40-100% above the off-season baseline, though posters note mid-April through mid-May (after Easter) brings meaningfully lower rates while the good weather largely holds - a sweet spot for value-conscious travelers willing to shift a couple of weeks later.
Tripadvisor community · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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George Town climate normals — October

Daytime high32°C / 89°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low26°C / 78°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Sea temperature31°C / 87°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall191 mm / 7.5 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point25°C / 77°F
Sunshine9.7 h/day
Daylight11.7 h
Wind26 km/h / 16 mph
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in George Town 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.

Quietone of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for George Town'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 weatherGeorge Town's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.

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What's on in George Town in October

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Hazard

    Hurricane season

    1 Jun – 30 Nov

    Ivan sat over Grand Cayman for the best part of a day in 2004 and flooded most of the island; everything built since is raised and shuttered for it. September and October carry the real risk. Source ↗

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George Town in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit George Town?
October in George Town: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for George Town on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
What is the weather like in George Town in October?
In October, George Town averages a daily high of 31.9°C and a low of 25.5°C, with about 190.5 mm of rain over roughly 20.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in George Town in October?
George Town has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.