AI-generatedBoca Raton at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – May
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,340 h
- Rain a year
- 1,269 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Boca Raton
Boca Raton has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Boca Raton is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – May
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
07:1918:53
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:04–07:50 · evening 18:22–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:55–07:04 · evening 19:08–19:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Boca Raton in October?
In October, Boca Raton is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 101 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min07:19 – 18:53
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 26 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Boca Raton
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.1 – 29.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Boca Raton ranges from 25.1 °C in February to 29.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 30.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.2° | 24.4° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.1° | 24.3° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 25.3° | 24.6° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 26.1° | 25.3° | 26.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.2° | 26.7° | 27.7° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.4° | 28.1° | 28.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.3° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.6° | 28.1° | 29.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.3° | 26.6° | 27.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.2° | 25.4° | 26.9° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Boca Raton
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Boca Raton, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Boca Raton
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Boca Raton: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Boca Raton has about 14 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Boca Raton
How breezy and how cloudy Boca Raton is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Boca Raton typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Boca Raton: variable cloud, with about 5.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Boca Raton
How often the day gets hot in Boca Raton (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Boca Raton has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Boca Raton
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 26 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 245 days a year, mostly from March to December.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 75 | 23° | 16° | 25.2° | 5.7 h | 6 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 84 | 24° | 17° | 25.1° | 6.0 h | 6 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 26° | 18° | 25.3° | 6.4 h | 7 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 27° | 20° | 26.1° | 7.3 h | 9 | 68 |
| MayMay | 82 | 29° | 22° | 27.2° | 7.5 h | 13 | 116 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 30° | 24° | 28.4° | 6.8 h | 23 | 210 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 7.3 h | 24 | 175 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 31° | 25° | 29.7° | 7.1 h | 25 | 190 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 6.0 h | 23 | 197 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 28° | 23° | 28.6° | 5.8 h | 14 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 26° | 20° | 27.3° | 5.4 h | 7 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 24° | 18° | 26.2° | 5.5 h | 6 | 39 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
26.36° N, 80.08° W · 4 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Boca Raton
The best time to visit Boca Raton is from October to May. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is June with 210 mm.
Boca Raton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Boca Raton in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Boca Raton in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Boca Raton in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Boca Raton in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–24 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Boca Raton for you.
Your best months: March – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Boca Raton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Boca Raton: score 88 against 75. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in April. April has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 88better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 23° | 20° |
| Sea | 28.6° | 26.1° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 68 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 26 | 15better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Boca Raton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January23° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In January, Boca Raton is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in January84February24° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In February, Boca Raton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in February87March26° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In March, Boca Raton is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in March88April27° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In April, Boca Raton is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in April82May29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In May, Boca Raton is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in May73June30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In June, Boca Raton is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 210 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in June74July31° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In July, Boca Raton is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 175 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in July74August31° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In August, Boca Raton is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 190 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in August70September30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Boca Raton is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 197 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in September75October28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In October, Boca Raton is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 101 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in October83November26° · Sea 27° · 5 h
In November, Boca Raton is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton in November80December24° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In December, Boca Raton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Raton.
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Boca Raton vs. Fort Lauderdale
In October the holiday weather in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale is about equally good (score 75 vs. 74). During the day it is about as warm in Fort Lauderdale as in Boca Raton. The sea in Fort Lauderdale is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Boca Raton | Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | Oct – May | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
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In October, Boca Raton ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Clearwater Beach26°27°89
- 4Destin26°26°89
- 5Mobile26°25°87
- 6Naples29°28°86
- 7Fort Myers Beach28°28°86
- 8St. Pete Beach27°27°86
- 28Boca RatonThis page28°29°75
Planning a trip to Boca Raton
Weather for your travel dates
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Boca Raton in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Boca Raton has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 74).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h
- Distance
- 7,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Boca Raton lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Boca Raton
When is the best time to visit Boca Raton?
The best time to visit Boca Raton is from October to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Boca Raton?
The sea temperature in Boca Raton ranges from 25.1 °C in February to 29.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Boca Raton in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Boca Raton?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Boca Raton?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is June with 210 mm. The driest month is February with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Boca Raton get?
Boca Raton gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.5 hours a day; in November there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Boca Raton in?
Boca Raton uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Boca Raton?
A nonstop flight from London to Boca Raton takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,050 km.
When is hurricane season in Boca Raton?
Boca Raton lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Boca Raton?
Boca Raton has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 74). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 78.
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