SeasonMapKololi weather in October
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October in Kololi: hot, a little rain, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Kololi · #502 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kololi climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 88°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kololi 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kololi'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 weatherKololi's best weather comes in January, March and April — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Kololi in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Out of season on the strip
15 May – 15 Oct · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresWhen the charters stop, a good share of the hotels, restaurants and excursion desks close with them. What stays open is cheap and near-empty, which suits some people and strands others.
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Kololi in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Kololi?
- October in Kololi: hot, a little rain, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Kololi on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Kololi in October?
- In October, Kololi averages a daily high of 30°C and a low of 26.4°C, with about 66.4 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kololi in October?
- Kololi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in October.