Weather in Fort Lauderdale in October
In an average October, Fort Lauderdale sees a daily high around 85°F and a low around 73°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 85°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 81°F to 89°F |
| Average low | 73°F |
| Typical low range | 68°F to 78°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
1980-10-02
Lowest
69°F
2008-10-28
Low
Highest
82°F
2023-10-13
Lowest
49°F
1989-10-21
Feels-like
Highest
125°F
2023-10-12
Lowest
44°F
1989-10-21
Humidity
Highest
25.2 g/m³
2023-10-13
Lowest
7.2 g/m³
1989-10-21
Wind
Highest
58 mph
2005-10-24
Lowest
4 mph
2014-10-18
Gust
Highest
120 mph
2005-10-24
Lowest
10 mph
2024-10-15
Precip
Wettest
11.14 in
2020
Driest
0.86 in
1992
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