The climate in Longboat Key during October can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Longboat Key and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 19.2°C 66.5°F |
| Average temperature | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 75 mm 2.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.3°C 81.2°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Longboat Key with around 75mm 2.9 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 8.3 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 Longboat Key in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | August | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 41mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 10.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 193mm 7.6ins |