SeasonMapJamestown weather in October
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October in Jamestown: nice, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Jamestown · #198 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Jamestown in October
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Jamestown climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 20°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 69°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 32 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jamestown 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.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jamestown'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 weatherJamestown's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Jamestown in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Humpback whales
15 Jun – 15 Dec · usuallyWhale seasonHumpbacks use the island's waters through the southern winter and spring, with mothers and calves close in along the lee coast. Sightings are opportunistic rather than scheduled.
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Jamestown in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Jamestown?
- October in Jamestown: nice, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Jamestown on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Jamestown in October?
- In October, Jamestown averages a daily high of 19.7°C and a low of 19°C, with about 1.1 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jamestown in October?
- Jamestown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in October.