US Key West · Autumn

Key West in October
what's the weather like?

Good window in October — April is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 24.56°N 81.78°W
28°CMax temperature
55%Rainy days
10.9hSunshine / day

Key West weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
55% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.7/10)

Should you visit Key West in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 55%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: Key West in October: 28°C and 10.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Key West in October by trip type

What to expect in October

🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Autumn in Key West is often underrated: 28°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 55% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Key West

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January20°C23°C25%1.610.2h7.9/10
🌤️ February22°C24°C21%1.210.9h8.2/10
☀️ March23°C25°C14%1.311.3h8.6/10
☀️ April24°C26°C23%1.312.5h8.7/10
🌤️ May26°C27°C35%3.112.9h8.4/10
🌤️ June27°C29°C55%4.812.9h7.7/10
🌤️ July28°C30°C53%3.213.0h7.6/10
🌤️ August28°C30°C59%4.412.5h7.4/10
⛅ September27°C29°C65%5.911.4h7.3/10
🌤️ October26°C28°C55%4.310.9h7.6/10
🌤️ November24°C26°C28%2.510.4h8.1/10
🌤️ December22°C24°C22%2.010.4h8.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Key West averages 28°C, 55% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

October vs April (best month)

The best month is April (score 8.7/10). Difference:

FAQ — Key West in October

Is October a good time to visit Key West?
October is an excellent time to visit Key West (score 7.6/10). With 28°C, 10.9h of sunshine and 55% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Key West in October?
Yes, 55% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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