The climate in Ribeira Grande during October can be summarized as warm, humid and dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ribeira Grande and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.6°C 78°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
| Average temperature | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 26 mm 1 ins |
| Rainy days | 3 days |
| Sea temperature | 26.5°C 79.6°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 17.6kph 11 mph |
On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ribeira Grande with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ribeira Grande in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | September | 26°C 78.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 4.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 21.1°C 70°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 36mm 1.4ins |