Gainesville Weather in October

The climate in Gainesville during October can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gainesville and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 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 Gainesville in October 2025.