Orlando, FL weather in October
October in Orlando: warm and oppressively humid, with some rain. Highs 85°F, lows 66°F, rain on about 8 days.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 20
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 62°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:18 am / 7:11 pm | 7:36 am / 6:41 pm |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 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 66°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm82°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm78°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Orlando Executive Airport (3 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more4 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more20 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 3.5 in; a dry October brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 4.9 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 90°F
- Coolest October2011: average high 81°F
- Wettest October2005: 10.2 in
- Driest October2010: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading95°F (October 8, 2009)
- Lowest reading43°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 | 90°F | 85°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 66°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 11.5 h | 10.7 h |
Highs change by -5°F from September and -7°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: St. Simons Island, GA179 mi · high 79°F · 8 wet days
How Orlando ranks in October
- Normal high31st warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days225th driest of 378
- Comfortable days310th most of 340
What to pack for Orlando in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 20 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
October has 6 heating degree days and 329 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Orlando in October?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 95°F (October 8, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Orlando in October?
About 8 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (10.2 in); the driest was in 2010, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Orlando?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Orlando (48 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 4 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Orlando Intl Airport (USW00012815), 7.9 mi SSE of the city center, 90 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Orlando Executive Airport (USW00012841), 2.8 mi E of the city center, 108 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Executive Airport (722053-12841), 2.8 mi ENE of the city center, 104 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.