Weather in October in Florida
Thinking about venturing to Florida this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Florida in October?
Florida 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 to very warm in Everglades City at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Everglades City and 20°C 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.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Clearwater Beach with an average of 39 mm to heavy rainfall in Marathon with 182 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 240 hours of sunshine in Kissimmee. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Florida for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Florida climate page.
Where to go in Florida in October
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Florida?
Kissimmee
In October Kissimmee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Orlando
In October Orlando generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Destin
In October Destin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Miami Beach
In October Miami Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Miami
In October Miami generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Florida, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit Florida?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Florida. 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 and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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