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Jacksonville in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Jacksonville in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Jacksonville, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Jacksonville in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Jacksonville in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +81°F during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 61 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
61 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jacksonville has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Jacksonville in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jacksonville for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +82°F.

Is Jacksonville warm or cold in October?

Jacksonville is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +73°F to +64°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Jacksonville:

Climate in Jacksonville in October

Jacksonville weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+86°F+81°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+39°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+93°F+91°F
Rainfall
117 mm61 mm46 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%78%78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
387
Cloudy days
61012
Rainy days
181311
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +86°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 117 mm to 61 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 3 to 8.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Jacksonville in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Jacksonville is gradually decreasing during October, going from 7 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Jacksonville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 83 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 69 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Jacksonville wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 134 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 37% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Jacksonville?

This is the weather in Jacksonville in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+81°F
2 October
☁️
+83°F
3 October
🌫️
+82°F
4 October
☁️
+82°F
5 October
🌫️
+84°F
6 October
🌫️
+83°F
7 October
☁️
+85°F
8 October
☀️
+75°F
9 October
☀️
+74°F
10 October
☀️
+81°F
11 October
☀️
+77°F
12 October
🌫️
+79°F
13 October
🌫️
+87°F
14 October
☁️
+81°F
15 October
☀️
+75°F
16 October
☁️
+70°F
17 October
☀️
+69°F
18 October
☀️
+73°F
19 October
☀️
+78°F
20 October
☀️
+82°F
21 October
☀️
+80°F
22 October
☁️
+85°F
23 October
☁️
+79°F
24 October
☁️
+81°F
25 October
☁️
+80°F
26 October
☁️
+81°F
27 October
☁️
+81°F
28 October
☁️
+83°F
29 October
🌫️
+82°F
30 October
🌫️
+84°F
31 October
🌫️
+83°F
In October 2023 Jacksonville had 10 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Jacksonville climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Jacksonville in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+75°F) and the highest in 2015 (+82°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 554 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1607 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jacksonville in October:

Is October a good time to visit Jacksonville?

It’s always a good time to visit Jacksonville, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Jacksonville in October?

October is warm in Jacksonville. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Jacksonville rainy in October?

Jacksonville is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Jacksonville in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Jacksonville in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Jacksonville

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jacksonville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.