Naples, FL weather in October
Naples is warm and oppressively humid in October, with frequent rain: highs average 86°F and nights drop to about 68°F. There are about 10 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 64°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:19 am / 7:14 pm | 7:35 am / 6:46 pm |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 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 am70°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 69°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Airport (27 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 23%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph19 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more10 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 3.9 in; a dry October brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 5.3 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, 1991-20202002: average high 92°F
- Coolest October2000: average high 83°F
- Wettest October1995: 16.0 in
- Driest October2000: 0.3 in
- Highest reading96°F (October 11, 2009)
- Lowest reading46°F (October 30, 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 | 90°F | 86°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 68°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 11.5 h | 10.9 h |
Highs change by -4°F from September and -5°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Drier: Tampa, FL131 mi · high 86°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Palm Coast, FL241 mi · high 81°F · 11 wet days
How Naples ranks in October
- Normal high22nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days293rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days321st most of 340
What to pack for Naples in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 25 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- A swimsuit – about 19 beach days
Heating and cooling
October has 2 heating degree days and 367 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Naples in October?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 96°F (most recently on October 11, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Naples in October?
About 10 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (16.0 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.3 in).
Is October a good time to visit Naples?
October ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Naples (41 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 10 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Naples (USC00086078), 7.0 mi ENE of the city center, 40 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Naples Muni Airport (USW00012897), 1.4 mi ENE of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Airport (USW00012894), 27 mi N of the city center, 31 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Naples Municipal Airport (722038-12897), 1.5 mi NE of the city center, 7 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.