Weather in Fort Lauderdale in October
In an average October, Fort Lauderdale sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 72°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 81°F to 90°F |
| Average low | 72°F |
| Typical low range | 67°F to 77°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
96°F
1988-10-03
Lowest
68°F
2008-10-28
Low
Highest
81°F
2023-10-13
Lowest
48°F
1989-10-21
Feels-like
Highest
128°F
1988-10-03
Lowest
43°F
1989-10-21
Humidity
Highest
25.3 g/m³
2023-10-13
Lowest
6.8 g/m³
2017-10-30
Wind
Highest
53 mph
2005-10-24
Lowest
3 mph
1980-10-24
Gust
Highest
110 mph
2005-10-24
Lowest
9 mph
1984-10-14
Precip
Wettest
9.65 in
1995
Driest
0.73 in
2006
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