Typical October weather
Pensacola
Florida · October
81° days
62° nights
about 4 rainy days · 11½ hours of daylight · gulf 76°
What to pack
- Umbrella
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
What October feels like
October is the driest-feeling month of the year here, with the rain coming in short bursts rather than long grey systems. Fall fishing along the passes turns excellent and the Gulf Islands campgrounds fill with people who booked months ago.
Expect about 4 days with real rain — enough to notice, not enough to plan around. There’s a little humidity in the air, but nothing that changes your plans.
Can you swim?
The Gulf runs about 76° — comfortable for swimming.
The numbers
| Typical high | 81° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 62° |
| Days with real rain | 4 |
| Total rain | 4.7 in |
| Humidity | a touch humid |
| Water temperature | 76° |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 6:51 am / 6:17 pm |