Month guide · Orlando · United States
Orlando in October
What October is really like in Orlando: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Orlando. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Heat eases and storms fade; Halloween events make October popular, especially at weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Orlando: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:56
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid and stormy most afternoons, with peak family crowds until Florida schools return in mid-August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Halloween Horror Nights at Universal (select nights)
- Come Out With Pride — Orlando's Pride parade and festival (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Theme park · International Drive
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando combines marine-animal habitats — penguins, sea lions, dolphins and manatees — with some of Orlando's biggest roller coasters, including the hypercoaster Mako.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
Street · Lake Buena Vista
Disney Springs
Parking in the Disney Springs garages is free, so it makes an easy evening out even if you are not staying at Disney.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
Experience · Winter Park
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Running since 1938, the Scenic Boat Tour takes small pontoon boats across three of Winter Park's lakes and through narrow, tree-lined canals past lakeside mansions and Rollins College, with commentary on the town's history.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- History
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 19°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Orlando?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Orlando?
It is one of the best months to visit Orlando. Heat eases and storms fade; Halloween events make October popular, especially at weekends.
+How warm is Orlando in October?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Orlando in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.