When to go · George Town, Grand Cayman
George Town, Grand Cayman in October
Avoid month. Peak hurricane season; storms can close the airport.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Low
- Cayman Islands overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cayman Islands overall
Verdict
Peak hurricane season; storms can close the airport.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- George Town, Grand CaymanHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 15 days
Hurricane season season
Hot, humid and quiet; the lowest prices.
Watch: Storms can cancel flights and boats for days; buy flexible fares and insurance.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Hurricane season
1 June to 30 November, peak August to October · Island-wide
Storms can close the airport and cancel boats for days.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cayman Islands overall
- Low
- Prices · Cayman Islands overall
- Low
Cayman Islands overall: Storms and rain; Ivan-era memories are strong.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in George Town, Grand Cayman, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 15
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 1
Jan: 3
October: Peak hurricane season; storms can close the airport.
January: Dry season, warm and breezy; peak prices.
George Town, Grand Cayman: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast