West Palm Beach in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +82°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 157 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
157 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: West Palm Beach has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in West Palm Beach in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in West Palm Beach for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +61°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +88°F.
Is West Palm Beach warm or cold in October?
West Palm Beach is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +73°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 West Palm Beach:
Climate in West Palm Beach in October
West Palm Beach weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+82°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+66°F
+52°F
+43°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+93°F
+90°F
Rainfall
226 mm
157 mm
121 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
82%
78%
77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
1
3
3
Cloudy days
2
6
9
Rainy days
24
21
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
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 +82°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 226 mm to 157 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 78%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 1 to 3.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in West Palm Beach based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 273 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 112 mm, which is considered heavy rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
West Palm Beach wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 226 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in West Palm Beach?
This is the weather in West Palm Beach in October 2023:
1 October
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+85°F
2 October
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+86°F
3 October
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+87°F
4 October
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+88°F
5 October
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+89°F
6 October
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+89°F
7 October
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+89°F
8 October
🌧️
+88°F
9 October
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+84°F
10 October
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+88°F
11 October
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+89°F
12 October
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+93°F
13 October
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+89°F
14 October
🌧️
+89°F
15 October
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+88°F
16 October
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+80°F
17 October
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+76°F
18 October
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+81°F
19 October
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+84°F
20 October
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+83°F
21 October
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+87°F
22 October
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+84°F
23 October
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+86°F
24 October
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+83°F
25 October
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+85°F
26 October
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+85°F
27 October
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+83°F
28 October
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+85°F
29 October
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+84°F
30 October
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+85°F
31 October
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+88°F
In October 2023 West Palm Beach had 4 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how West Palm Beach climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in West Palm Beach in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+79°F) and the highest in 2023 (+84°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 1083 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2718 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in West Palm Beach in October:
Is October a good time to visit West Palm Beach?
It’s always a good time to visit West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach in October?
October is warm in West Palm Beach. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is West Palm Beach rainy in October?
West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in West Palm Beach in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in West Palm Beach, 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.