West Palm Beach, FL weather in October
Expect warm, oppressively humid weather with frequent rain in West Palm Beach in October, with highs near 85°F and lows near 73°F. Rain falls on about 12 days.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 5.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 47% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:12 am / 7:06 pm | 7:29 am / 6:38 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 am74°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 69°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from West Palm Beach Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
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 mph16 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 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 5.9 in; a dry October brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 9.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202002: average high 88°F
- Coolest October2000: average high 83°F
- Wettest October1999: 15.6 in
- Driest October1997: 0.6 in
- Highest reading93°F (October 16, 2009)
- Lowest reading49°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 | 88°F | 85°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 73°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 12 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 11.5 h | 10.8 h |
Highs change by -3°F from September and -5°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Drier: Cape Coral, FL118 mi · high 87°F · 8 wet days
How West Palm Beach ranks in October
- Normal high32nd warmest of 378 cities; 11th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days340th driest of 378
- Comfortable days322nd most of 340
What to pack for West Palm Beach in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 25 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- A swimsuit – about 16 beach days
Heating and cooling
October has 1 heating degree days and 424 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is West Palm Beach in October?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 93°F (most recently on October 16, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in West Palm Beach in October?
About 12 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.9 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (15.6 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.6 in).
Is October a good time to visit West Palm Beach?
October ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for West Palm Beach (46 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and humidity and wind by hour: West Palm Beach Intl Airport (USW00012844), 3.5 mi SW of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Palm Beach Gardens (USC00086764), 9.7 mi NW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Palm Beach International Airport (722030-12844), 3.5 mi SW of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).