Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
October verdict
British Indian Ocean Territory in October
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 172mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
172mm
Sun
0h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 172mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare British Indian Ocean Territory with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October29°C average high
October is close to British Indian Ocean Territory's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
October172mm average rain
October sits near British Indian Ocean Territory's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMarch to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October0 hours average sun
October is close to British Indian Ocean Territory's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
October28°C average sea
October is close to British Indian Ocean Territory's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and October to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October67 weather score
October scores above British Indian Ocean Territory's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.