When to go · Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jan–Feb, late Apr–May, Sep, early Dec). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 85°C (185°F)185°F (85°C) / 66°C (151°F)151°F (66°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jan–Feb, late Apr–May, Sep, early Dec). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Walt Disney World's best window: Jan–Feb, late Apr–May, Sep, early Dec.
- JanuaryGreatInside Walt Disney World's best window: Jan–Feb, late Apr–May, Sep, early Dec.
- FebruaryGreatInside Walt Disney World's best window: Jan–Feb, late Apr–May, Sep, early Dec.
- AprilGreatInside Walt Disney World's best window: Jan–Feb, late Apr–May, Sep, early Dec.
Weather in October
- Walt Disney WorldHighs around 85 °C (185 °F), lows around 66 °C (151 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 185 °F (85 °C), lows around 151 °F (66 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Walt Disney World, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 85 °C (185 °F)185 °F (85 °C)
Jan: 71 °C (160 °F)160 °F (71 °C)
Night low
Oct: 66 °C (151 °F)151 °F (66 °C)
Jan: 49 °C (120 °F)120 °F (49 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 7 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jan–Feb, late Apr–May, Sep, early Dec). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
January: Inside Walt Disney World's best window: Jan–Feb, late Apr–May, Sep, early Dec.
Walt Disney World: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen