The climate in Cape Canaveral during October can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Cape Canaveral and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
| Average temperature | 24°C 75.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 143 mm 5.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cape Canaveral with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cape Canaveral in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 45mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 20.3°C 68.5°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 193mm 7.6ins |