Sint Eustatius (Statia) weather in October

October in Sint Eustatius: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Sint Eustatius Sint Eustatius · Lesser Antilles · Island81
  1. 90Jan
  2. 90Feb
  3. 91Mar
  4. 90Apr
  5. 88May
  6. 87Jun
  7. 84Jul
  8. 83Aug
  9. 80Sep
  10. 81Oct
  11. 83Nov
  12. 89Dec

#11 of 12 months in Sint Eustatius · #530 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Days
31°C
Nights
25°C
Wet days
18
Sun
10.2 h
Humidity
80%
Daylight
12 h
Sint Eustatius, Sint Eustatius
Photo: NASA · Public domain

Traveller notes on Sint Eustatius in October

Detailed October-specific weather trip reports for Sint Eustatius are limited on the forum, with broader Caribbean discussion for October describing conditions turning more comfortable as the month progresses, lower humidity and temperatures dropping from the 90s into the 80sF compared to peak summer. Posters discussing the wider region are direct that October remains within hurricane season, with occasional storms still possible, and consistently flag it as the month with the most rain on average across the Caribbean. Given the limited destination-specific detail for Sint Eustatius itself, this note leans on that regional pattern: expect warm, increasingly comfortable temperatures paired with the year's highest rain totals and lingering storm risk. Posters generally recommend tracking storm forecasts for any October Caribbean trip regardless of the specific island.
Tripadvisor community · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Sint Eustatius

Forum coverage of Sint Eustatius (Statia) is thin, with most discussion centered on logistics like flights from St. Maarten, hiking, snorkeling and general things to do rather than granular weather detail. Posters discussing nearby St. Maarten's April weather describe it as generally warm and drier than the wetter late-year months, a pattern that should extend to Statia given the two islands' shared position in the northeastern Caribbean. Given how few detailed trip reports exist for Statia specifically, this regional April pattern - warm, breezy, and comparatively dry ahead of the June-November hurricane season - is the most useful guide available for planning a visit.
Tripadvisor community · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Sint Eustatius climate normals — October

Daytime high31°C / 88°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 78°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Sea temperature30°C / 86°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall122 mm / 4.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days18 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 75°F
Sunshine10.2 h/day
Daylight11.7 h
Wind27 km/h / 17 mph
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

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

Crowds in Sint Eustatius 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 Sint Eustatius'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 weatherSint Eustatius's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.

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What's on in Sint Eustatius in October

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

  • Hazard

    Hurricane season

    1 Jun – 30 NovClosures

    The island sits in the middle of the chain and both Irma and Maria came within reach in 2017. With one ferry, one small runway and a handful of guesthouses, a near miss still shuts the place for days. Source ↗

What's on around the world in October →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Sint Eustatius — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Sint Eustatius?

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Sint Eustatius in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Sint Eustatius?
October in Sint Eustatius: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Sint Eustatius on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Sint Eustatius in October?
In October, Sint Eustatius averages a daily high of 30.9°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 121.5 mm of rain over roughly 17.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sint Eustatius in October?
Sint Eustatius has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in October.

Within 300 km: Philipsburg's Sea turtle nesting around 1 Apr – 30 Nov.