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    Typical October conditions on the Fort Myers coast

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    Fort Myers Weather in October

    87°F / 69°F · 3.3" rain · 81°F Gulf

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    Last updated Reviewed by Sarah Mitchell

    October climate at a glance

    Average high

    87°F

    Average low

    69°F

    Gulf water

    81°F

    Rainfall

    3.3"

    Rainy days

    8

    Sunny days

    20

    UV index

    8

    Dew point

    68°F

    Tropical risk

    Moderate

    Sunrise

    7:23 AM

    Sunset

    6:57 PM

    Daylight

    11.6 hrs

    Temperature and rainfall figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Fort Myers / Page Field station. Gulf water temperatures are nearshore averages; sunrise, sunset and daylight are mid-month values for 26.64°N, 81.87°W.

    How the rain actually falls in October

    The wet season breaks mid-month; the back half of October is often bone dry.

    What to wear in Fort Myers in October

    Beachwear, with a light layer for the first cool evenings late in the month.

    Can you swim in October?

    Gulf water off Fort Myers averages 81°F in October — yes for most visitors. Shallow nearshore flats run several degrees warmer than the offshore reading by mid-afternoon.

    Hurricane and storm risk in October

    Named-storm risk in October is moderate. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the climatological peak around September 10. Outside those months, tropical impact on Fort Myers is effectively nil.

    October weather records

    Fort Myers October temperature and precipitation summary
    MeasureValue
    Average high87°F
    Average low69°F
    Record high (Page Field)95°F
    Record low (Page Field)45°F
    Average rainfall3.3 in
    Rainy days8
    Mostly sunny days20
    Average afternoon dew point68°F
    Peak UV index8
    Gulf water temperature81°F
    HumidityModerate
    Named-storm riskModerate

    Planning a trip in October?

    Our October trip guide covers crowds, hotel pricing, events and whether the month is worth booking — not just the weather.

    Read the full Fort Myers in October guide

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the weather like in Fort Myers in October?

    Fort Myers weather in October averages 87°F highs and 69°F lows with 3.3 inches of rain and 81°F Gulf water — the month the humidity finally breaks, with warm water still holding.

    How hot does it get in Fort Myers in October?

    Fort Myers averages a high of 87°F in October, with an average low of 69°F. The record high for the month at Page Field is 95°F and the record low is 45°F.

    Does it rain a lot in Fort Myers in October?

    October averages 3.3 inches of rain across about 8 days. The wet season breaks mid-month; the back half of October is often bone dry.

    How warm is the Gulf water in Fort Myers in October?

    Nearshore Gulf water off Fort Myers averages 81°F in October — yes for swimming.

    What should I wear in Fort Myers in October?

    Beachwear, with a light layer for the first cool evenings late in the month.

    What time does the sun set in Fort Myers in October?

    Mid-October sunset in Fort Myers is around 6:57 PM, with sunrise at 7:23 AM and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight.

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