AI-generatedDaytona Beach, Florida at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,300 h
- Rain a year
- 1,074 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach, Florida has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Daytona Beach, Florida is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – August, October – November
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
07:2418:55
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 07:10–07:56 · evening 18:23–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:10 · evening 19:10–19:19
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 Daytona Beach, Florida in October?
In October, Daytona Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Daytona Beach, Florida.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 31 min07:24 – 18:55
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 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 %51 %
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 Daytona Beach, Florida
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.6 – 27.1 °C
Swimming season: Apr – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Daytona Beach, Florida ranges from 19.0 °C in February to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to December.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 26.9 and 29.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19.5° | 17.0° | 21.1° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.0° | 16.6° | 20.7° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.8° | 18.2° | 21.3° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 21.9° | 21.0° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 24.4° | 23.4° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 26.6° | 25.9° | 27.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.7° | 26.6° | 28.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.0° | 26.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.0° | 27.3° | 28.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.3° | 25.6° | 27.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.2° | 22.0° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 21.0° | 19.4° | 22.4° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Daytona Beach, Florida
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 11.5 hours of daylight in Daytona Beach, Florida, 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 Daytona Beach, Florida
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 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 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 Daytona Beach, Florida: 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, Daytona Beach, Florida has about 11 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Daytona Beach, Florida
How breezy and how cloudy Daytona Beach, Florida 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 Daytona Beach, Florida 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 50 % of the sky over Daytona Beach, Florida: 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 Daytona Beach, Florida
How often the day gets hot in Daytona Beach, Florida (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, Daytona Beach, Florida has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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 Daytona Beach, Florida
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 19 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 189 days a year, mostly from May to October.
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 | 40 | 20° | 12° | 19.5° | 5.6 h | 6 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 22° | 13° | 19.0° | 5.7 h | 7 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 65 | 24° | 15° | 19.8° | 6.4 h | 7 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 26° | 18° | 21.9° | 7.3 h | 8 | 54 |
| MayMay | 87 | 29° | 21° | 24.4° | 7.7 h | 10 | 76 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 31° | 24° | 26.6° | 7.0 h | 19 | 140 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 31° | 25° | 27.7° | 7.2 h | 22 | 152 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 31° | 25° | 28.0° | 6.9 h | 23 | 166 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 29° | 24° | 28.0° | 5.6 h | 19 | 162 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 27° | 21° | 26.3° | 5.8 h | 11 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 24° | 17° | 23.2° | 5.2 h | 6 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 21° | 14° | 21.0° | 5.0 h | 6 | 55 |
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
29.21° N, 81.02° W · 4 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Daytona Beach, Florida
The best time to visit Daytona Beach, Florida is from April to August and from October to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from April to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 166 mm.
Daytona Beach, Florida through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Daytona Beach, Florida in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 24–29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Daytona Beach, Florida in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
Daytona Beach, Florida in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Daytona Beach, Florida in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Daytona Beach, Florida for you.
Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Daytona Beach, Florida
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Daytona Beach, Florida: score 87 against 79. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in May. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 79 | 87better |
| Day high | 27° | 29° |
| Night low | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 26.3° | 24.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Muggy days | 19 | 19 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Daytona Beach, Florida month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In January, Daytona Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in January47February22° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In February, Daytona Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in February65March24° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In March, Daytona Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in March82April26° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In April, Daytona Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in April87May29° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In May, Daytona Beach, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. On about 12 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 Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in May73June31° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In June, Daytona Beach, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 140 mm. On about 18 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 Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in June73July31° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In July, Daytona Beach, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 152 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 Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in July73August31° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In August, Daytona Beach, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °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 166 mm. On about 22 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 Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in August69September29° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In September, Daytona Beach, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 162 mm. On about 10 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 Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in September79October27° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In October, Daytona Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in October73November24° · Sea 23° · 5 h
In November, Daytona Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Daytona Beach, Florida in November52December21° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In December, Daytona Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Daytona Beach vs. St. Augustine
In October the holiday weather in Daytona Beach and St. Augustine is about equally good (score 79 vs. 82). During the day St. Augustine is 2 °C cooler than Daytona Beach. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Daytona Beach | St. Augustine |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 79 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug, Oct – Nov | May – Jul, Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Daytona Beach, Florida ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Sarasota28°27°89
- 4Destin26°26°89
- 5Mobile26°25°87
- 6St. Pete Beach27°27°86
- 7Fort Myers Beach28°28°86
- 8Naples29°28°86
- 21Daytona BeachThis page27°26°79
Planning a trip to Daytona Beach, Florida
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Daytona Beach, Florida 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.
Daytona Beach, Florida has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 46).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 46
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,880 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
Daytona Beach, Florida 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 Daytona Beach, Florida
When is the best time to visit Daytona Beach, Florida?
The best time to visit Daytona Beach, Florida is from April to August and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Daytona Beach, Florida?
The sea temperature in Daytona Beach, Florida ranges from 19.0 °C in February to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to December.
Can you swim in Daytona Beach, Florida in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Daytona Beach, Florida?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Daytona Beach, Florida?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 166 mm. The driest month is November with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Daytona Beach, Florida get?
Daytona Beach, Florida gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Daytona Beach, Florida in?
Daytona Beach, Florida uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Daytona Beach, Florida?
A nonstop flight from London to Daytona Beach, Florida takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,880 km.
When is hurricane season in Daytona Beach, Florida?
Daytona Beach, Florida 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 Daytona Beach, Florida?
Daytona Beach, Florida has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 84, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 46.
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