Portsmouth in October

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (hurricane season; check forecasts and local advisories).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• FebruaryGreatInside Portsmouth's best window: Feb–May.
• MarchGreatInside Portsmouth's best window: Feb–May.
• AprilGreatInside Portsmouth's best window: Feb–May.
• MayGreatInside Portsmouth's best window: Feb–May.

• PortsmouthHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 17 days
• West coast (Roseau, Portsmouth), Dominica · Roseau, Soufrière, Mero, Portsmouthstorm or typhoon risk

  Leeward side, drier and hot (26–32 °C (79–90 °F)); calm sea for diving and whale watching.Leeward side, drier and hot (79–90 °F (26–32 °C)); calm sea for diving and whale watching.

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.

• World Creole Music Festival big impact

  Late Oct (check) · Dominica

  Three nights of music in Roseau; flights full.

Crowds · Dominica overall

High

Prices · Dominica overall

Medium

Dominica overall: Creole Day and World Creole Music Festival late in the month; rooms fill.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Portsmouth, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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