October weather in Gainesville, FL
The average temperature in Gainesville in October is 71.4°F (60.6°F–82.1°F). Average precipitation: 2.68 inches.
October is a fall month in Gainesville, and is warmer than the annual average of 69.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 16m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
82.1°F
Avg Low
60.6°F
Precipitation
2.68 in
Daylight
11h 16m
October records in Gainesville
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 91.9°F (2019) | 50.0°F (2001) | 1.05 in (1994) |
| October 2 | 91.9°F (1965) | 46.0°F (2001) | 0.90 in (2007) |
| October 3 | 91.9°F (1962) | 48.0°F (1984) | 5.13 in (1992) |
| October 4 | 91.0°F (2013) | 46.0°F (2011) | 2.25 in (2007) |
| October 5 | 91.0°F (2002) | 46.9°F (1987) | 1.85 in (2007) |
| October 6 | 91.9°F (2002) | 48.9°F (2010) | 2.35 in (2005) |
| October 7 | 91.9°F (2017) | 45.0°F (2010) | 3.13 in (1996) |
| October 8 | 91.0°F (2009) | 46.9°F (1987) | 1.47 in (1962) |
| October 9 | 91.9°F (2009) | 42.1°F (2000) | 2.00 in (2024) |
| October 10 | 91.0°F (2017) | 46.0°F (2023) | 1.31 in (2011) |
| October 11 | 93.0°F (2009) | 46.9°F (2000) | 1.18 in (1994) |
| October 12 | 91.0°F (2009) | 48.9°F (2000) | 3.11 in (2023) |
| October 13 | 90.0°F (1997) | 46.9°F (1988) | 0.68 in (2003) |
| October 14 | 90.0°F (2021) | 44.1°F (1988) | 1.36 in (1995) |
| October 15 | 93.0°F (2018) | 42.1°F (2006) | 0.34 in (1964) |
| October 16 | 91.9°F (2018) | 43.0°F (1961) | 1.54 in (1993) |
| October 17 | 93.0°F (2018) | 43.0°F (2001) | 0.44 in (1968) |
| October 18 | 91.0°F (2018) | 42.1°F (2001) | 0.86 in (1968) |
| October 19 | 89.1°F (2013) | 37.9°F (2022) | 1.14 in (2025) |
| October 20 | 91.0°F (2006) | 37.0°F (2022) | 0.16 in (2004) |
| October 21 | 89.1°F (2005) | 33.1°F (1989) | 1.53 in (1990) |
| October 22 | 90.0°F (2006) | 37.9°F (1989) | 0.59 in (1962) |
| October 23 | 88.0°F (2007) | 41.0°F (2016) | 0.21 in (1968) |
| October 24 | 89.1°F (2001) | 34.0°F (2006) | 0.87 in (1997) |
| October 25 | 89.1°F (2001) | 39.0°F (1999) | 0.88 in (1966) |
| October 26 | 91.9°F (2010) | 37.9°F (1962) | 0.74 in (1969) |
| October 27 | 91.9°F (2010) | 34.0°F (1962) | 3.00 in (1997) |
| October 28 | 91.0°F (2010) | 34.0°F (2008) | 1.56 in (2021) |
| October 29 | 89.1°F (2009) | 32.0°F (2008) | 1.16 in (1985) |
| October 30 | 89.1°F (2019) | 36.0°F (2008) | 4.04 in (1993) |
| October 31 | 89.1°F (2019) | 35.1°F (1963) | 3.32 in (1960) |