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Florida Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Florida, the United States of America in October.

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Planning a journey to Florida, the United States of America this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Florida in October

Florida, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in Florida generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Layton at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Everglades City at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Everglades City and 20°C (68°F) in Layton. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Florida, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Clearwater Beach with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Marathon with 182 mm (7.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Kissimmee sees close to 240 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Florida by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Florida — and find the best time to visit. (based on Miami)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March27°C (81°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August33°C (91°F) September32°C (90°F) October30°C (86°F) November27°C (81°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Florida in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Florida.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Florida

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Florida, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Florida (October)

Precipitation variation in Florida (October)

Kissimmee

In October Kissimmee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
240 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kissimmee →

Orlando

In October Orlando generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Orlando →

Destin

In October Destin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Destin →

Miami Beach

In October Miami Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
260 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
18 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Miami Beach →

Miami

In October Miami generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
260 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
238 mm (9.4 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
17 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Florida in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Miami 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Kissimmee 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Orlando 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Destin 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Miami Beach 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Fort Lauderdale 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)

Florida weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Florida, the United States of America in October?

In October, Florida, the United States of America generally has perfect weather conditions. Kissimmee sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Florida, the United States of America in October?

In Kissimmee, the average daytime high in October is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

Does Florida, the United States of America get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Florida, the United States of America during October, with Kissimmee averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Florida, the United States of America?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Florida, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Kissimmee is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kissimmee. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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