Season guide · Orlando · United States
Orlando in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
Hot and stormy in September with low crowds, then comfortable October and November weather, Halloween events and the food and wine festival. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 26 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 14°C (57°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 26
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 14 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 | 11.4 h | 4/5 |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 5 | 10.7 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 29°C (84°F), and 26 of the year's roughly 112 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal (select nights, usually September to early November)
- September: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (usually until November)
- October: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal (select nights)
- October: Come Out With Pride — Orlando's Pride parade and festival (usually October)
- November: Disney Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom (selected nights, usually November to December)
- November: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (usually until mid-November)
Good choices for autumn
Museum · Winter Park
Morse Museum of American Art
Allow time for the reconstructed Tiffany Chapel, the highlight for most visitors.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- History
Museum · Loch Haven Park
Orlando Science Center
In Loch Haven Park north of Downtown, the Orlando Science Center has four floors of hands-on exhibits, a dinosaur hall, a giant-screen theatre and an observatory with a large refractor telescope used on some evenings.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- St. Augustine (About 2 hours by car) — Founded by the Spanish in 1565, St.
- LEGOLAND Florida (About 1 hour by car) — In Winter Haven, LEGOLAND Florida is aimed at children of roughly 2 to 12, with gentle rides, LEGO models of US cities and a water park, built on the site of the old Cypress Gardens, whose botanical garden survives inside.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Orlando?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Hot and stormy in September with low crowds, then comfortable October and November weather, Halloween events and the food and wine festival.
+What is the weather like in Orlando in autumn?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 26 rainy days over the season.