Point Fortin weather in October
In October, Point Fortin sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 126 mm of rain across 21.7 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in October, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Point Fortin's 11th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Point Fortin's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
- 21.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 5:59 AM – 5:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.45 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical October day in Point Fortin reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
| 31 | 28 | 26 |
How October really feels in Point Fortin
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 23 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Point Fortin weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 25° | 44 | 10.1 | 11.5 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 27° / 25° | 18 | 4.9 | 11.7 | 7.5 |
| Mar | 27° / 25° | 20 | 4.4 | 11.9 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 25 | 5.4 | 12.2 | 7.0 |
| May | 28° / 26° | 66 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 6.0 |
| Jun | 27° / 26° | 142 | 21.6 | 12.6 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 27° / 26° | 156 | 25.8 | 12.5 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 28° / 26° | 163 | 25.6 | 12.3 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 120 | 20.9 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 126 | 21.7 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 27° / 26° | 143 | 22.9 | 11.5 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 27° / 25° | 96 | 17.3 | 11.4 | 5.6 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%.
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| Clearer (%) | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 64 |
| 2 | 36 | 64 |
| 3 | 35 | 65 |
| 4 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 35 | 65 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 36 | 64 |
| 9 | 36 | 64 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 39 | 61 |
| 14 | 40 | 60 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 41 | 59 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 41 | 59 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 31 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Point Fortin gets around 126 mm of rain over 21.7 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 70% and peaks near 79% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 |
| 2 | 66 |
| 3 | 67 |
| 4 | 68 |
| 5 | 68 |
| 6 | 68 |
| 7 | 68 |
| 8 | 68 |
| 9 | 68 |
| 10 | 68 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 67 |
| 13 | 67 |
| 14 | 67 |
| 15 | 67 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 67 |
| 18 | 67 |
| 19 | 67 |
| 20 | 68 |
| 21 | 68 |
| 22 | 69 |
| 23 | 71 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 73 |
| 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 75 |
| 28 | 76 |
| 29 | 77 |
| 30 | 78 |
| 31 | 79 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the miserable band about 63% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 |
| Miserable (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 32 | 68 |
| 10 | 32 | 68 |
| 11 | 33 | 67 |
| 12 | 33 | 67 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 36 | 64 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 38 | 62 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 44 | 56 |
| 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Wind in October
Winds average 18 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:58 AM to 6:01 AM, and sunset from 5:53 PM to 5:40 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:53 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:52 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:52 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:51 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:51 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:50 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:50 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:49 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:48 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:48 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:47 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:47 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 5:58 | 5:46 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 5:59 | 5:46 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 5:59 | 5:45 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 5:59 | 5:45 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 5:59 | 5:44 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 5:59 | 5:44 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:44 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:43 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:43 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:42 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:42 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:41 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:41 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:41 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:40 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:40 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:40 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:40 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.45 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.88 kWh/m² to a high of 6.42 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 5.45 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Point Fortin
In October, Point Fortin sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Point Fortin's rainy season runs June–December, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Point Fortin?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Point Fortin for sightseeing.
What to pack for Point Fortin in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Point Fortin sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Point Fortin in October
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 22 km away) is warmest in September at about 30°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Point Fortin in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Point Fortin peaks around April 13 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Point Fortin in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Point Fortin is worst in June — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (November, 14 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 19 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Point Fortin?
Point Fortin sits at 10.2°N, 61.7°W, 12 m above sea level, in Trinidad and Tobago. The nearest listed city is San Fernando, 26 km away.
Topography around Point Fortin
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Point Fortin.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Point Fortin has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 46 m around an average of 9 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 111 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,037 m.
The land around Point Fortin is covered by water (33%) and trees (27%) within 3 km, water (55%) and trees (35%) within 16 km, and water (56%) and trees (27%) within 80 km.
Trinidad and Tobago travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 115 / 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 51% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $18,967
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 69%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 40.4
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 9.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Point Fortin (10.1741°, -61.6841°, elevation 12 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).