What kind of weather should I expect for October?

[minnieandmickey]

We will be going to WDW the last week of October (Oct 24-Nov2 to be exact). What kind of weather should I expect? What's the humidity like, rain? Will it be warm enough to go to the water parks?

 

[CarolynK]

In 1998 we were in WDW from Halloween thru Nov. 5. They had a heat wave going - it was in the upper 80s, low 90s. I don't remember specifically high humidity, but when isn't it humid there? I think it rained one day for a couple of hours.

This past October we were there from the 12th to the 18th. I just checked my notes, at the beginning of the week it was 85 degrees and humid, towards the end of our stay the temp was 80 and not too humid. We swam every day and I don't think it rained.

You should definitely be able to swim.

 

[dixiegirl]

It can vary a bit but overall it is beautiful this time of year. You shouldn't have any problem swimming and rain is usually minor but be prepared. It can be really hot and humid on one day and then kinda chilly the next. Make sure to bring pants and sweatshirts/jackets just in case.

 

[donna in Oz]

Be prepared for fickle weather!!

In 1999, it did some serious raining on seven of our 10 days at WDW. Not just afternoon showers . . . day-long rain!!!

Not to be deterred, we went again in October 2000. Never saw a single drop of rain. (I think this is probably due to the fact that we had taken a serious supply of disposable rain ponchos with us !!!)

Definitely warm enough for swimming, though.