SeasonMapSal weather in October
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October in Sal: warm, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Sal · #168 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sal climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 8 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 68 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sal 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 Sal'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 weatherSal's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Sal in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Loggerhead nesting
15 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallyTurtle nestingSal holds one of the world's largest loggerhead rookeries after Boa Vista, and the females come up on the quieter east-coast beaches after dark through the summer. Go with a licensed guide; torches and quad bikes are what wreck a nest. Source ↗
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Sal in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Sal?
- October in Sal: warm, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Sal on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Sal in October?
- In October, Sal averages a daily high of 26.6°C and a low of 25.8°C, with about 7.9 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sal in October?
- Sal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in October.