Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in October
Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys edges cooler than September, with highs of 83°F (28°C), lows of 81°F (27°C) and about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 74/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 81°F (27°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 83°F (28°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 81°F (27°C).
Humidity averages 77%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.3 in (109 mm).
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.2 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are November – April.
- Comfort improves from 59/100 in September to 74/100.
- Our Key West New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 83°F
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.3 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Looe Key Reef
A shallow coral reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, reached by snorkel boats from Big Pine and Ramrod Key.
Why now October scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Blue Hole
A freshwater pond in an old quarry in the National Key Deer Refuge, where small Key deer and alligators are often seen.
Why now Highs near 83°F and 4.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Old Seven Mile Bridge
A 2.2-mile walk or bike ride on the restored old bridge from Marathon out to Pigeon Key.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Old Bahia Honda Bridge
A section of Flagler's 1912 railroad bridge inside the park, with a walkway on top that looks over the channel.
Nearby in October
- Key West in October~33 mi · highs 83°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Everglades in October~49 mi · highs 83°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Key Largo in October~59 mi · highs 83°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Miami in October~101 mi · highs 82°F, 4.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys?
It's middling, scoring 74/100. The best months are November – April, at up to 93. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain.
How hot is Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in October?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 81°F (27°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in October?
Some: about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 40.5 in (1028 mm).
What should I pack for Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 83°F), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.3 in of rain), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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