October serves as the final transition into the dry season for central Florida. After a summer wet season where measurable rain falls on about half of days on average, by October measurable rain falls on less than a third of days. Heat becomes less of an issue as the month goes on. Temperatures only exceed 90F on about 15% of days in the month, and these days become less frequent the closer you get to Halloween. Low temperatures below 60F become more likely later in the month.

October is still an active month in the Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical systems approach Florida from the east and southeast less frequently as one goes later in the month, and more often approach central Florida from the Gulf. If you are planning a vacation at this time of year, you should keep up to date with tropical activity.

Precipitation

Probability >.01″ 28%

Probability >.50″ 12%

Probability >1″ 3%

Temperatures

	High	Low Maximum	Low	High Minimum
Record	98F (37C)	61F (16C)	38F (3C)	78F (25.5C)
Normal October 1	88F (31C)	N/A	71F (21.5C)	N/A
Normal October 31	81F (27C)	N/A	62F (16.5C)	N/A

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