Jacksonville, FL weather in October
October in Jacksonville: warm and often humid, with some rain. Highs 81°F, lows 62°F, about 8 wet days.
- Normal high
- 81°F
- Normal low
- 62°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 15
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 56°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:20 am / 7:12 pm | 7:40 am / 6:40 pm |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 64°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 63°F
- 3 pm80°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm76°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 pm73°Fdew point 64°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Jacksonville NAS (7 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more15 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry October brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202019: average high 85°F
- Coolest October2001: average high 78°F
- Wettest October1996: 11.5 in
- Driest October2010: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading94°F (October 17, 2018)
- Lowest reading33°F (October 29, 2008)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 81°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 62°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 8 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 7 | 15 |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 11.4 h | 10.6 h |
Highs change by -6°F from September and -8°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Lakeland, FL159 mi · high 87°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Charleston, SC197 mi · high 76°F · 7 wet days
How Jacksonville ranks in October
- Normal high75th warmest of 378 cities; 22nd of 23 in Florida
- Wet days203rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days275th most of 340
Heating and cooling
October has 25 heating degree days and 217 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Jacksonville in October?
The normal high is 81°F and the normal low is 62°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 94°F (October 17, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Jacksonville in October?
About 8 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (11.5 in); the driest was in 2010, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Jacksonville?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Jacksonville (55 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Jacksonville (USW00013889), 11 mi NNW of the city center, 33 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Jacksonville Beach (USC00084366), 16 mi E of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Jacksonville NAS (USW00093837), 6.9 mi S of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Jacksonville NAS (722065-93837), 6.9 mi S of the city center, 20 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).