Orlando at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,640 h
- Rain a year
- 1,077 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 30 m
Climate in Orlando
Orlando has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year, Orlando is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season
What is the weather like in Orlando in October?
In October, Orlando is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Orlando.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min07:25 – 18:57
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on average
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Orlando
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 6.9 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Orlando, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Orlando: 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, Orlando has about 9 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 90 | 21° | 11° | 6.9 h | 6 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 88 | 23° | 13° | 6.8 h | 6 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 91 | 25° | 15° | 7.5 h | 6 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 28° | 17° | 8.3 h | 6 | 55 |
| MayMay | 67 | 30° | 20° | 8.3 h | 9 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 38 | 31° | 23° | 7.4 h | 20 | 152 |
| JulyJul | 37 | 32° | 24° | 7.6 h | 23 | 163 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 31° | 24° | 7.5 h | 24 | 173 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 30° | 23° | 6.4 h | 19 | 156 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 28° | 20° | 6.9 h | 9 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 24° | 16° | 6.7 h | 5 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 22° | 13° | 6.3 h | 6 | 51 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Orlando
The best time to visit Orlando is from October to April. 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 173 mm.
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Your best months: February, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
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
Orlando month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January21° · 7 h
In January, Orlando is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in January88February23° · 7 h
In February, Orlando is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in February91March25° · 8 h
In March, Orlando is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in March90April28° · 8 h
In April, Orlando is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in April67May30° · 8 h
In May, Orlando is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in May38June31° · 7 h
In June, Orlando is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 152 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in June37July32° · 8 h
In July, Orlando is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 163 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in July38August31° · 8 h
In August, Orlando is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 173 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in August43September30° · 6 h
In September, Orlando is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 156 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in September79October28° · 7 h
In October, Orlando is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in October90November24° · 7 h
In November, Orlando is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in November88December22° · 6 h
In December, Orlando is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Orlando.
Orlando in DecemberPlanning a trip to Orlando
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 55 min
- Distance
- 6,960 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Orlando 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 Orlando
When is the best time to visit Orlando?
The best time to visit Orlando is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Orlando?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Orlando?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 173 mm. The driest month is November with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Orlando get?
Orlando gets around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Orlando in?
Orlando uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Orlando?
A nonstop flight from London to Orlando takes about 8 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,960 km.
When is hurricane season in Orlando?
Orlando 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.
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