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Runaway Bay weather in October (Trelawny, Jamaica)

Wondering what the weather is like in Runaway Bay during October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Runaway Bay includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 24°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Runaway Bay in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 217 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Runaway Bay.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Runaway Bay. January, February, March, April and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Runaway Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Runaway Bay, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 174 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Montego Bay, Jamaica (62 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Jamaica in October

Find out more about the weather in Jamaica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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