St. Augustine in October
Great time to visit
One of the best months to visit with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity. Halloween events make it especially popular for ghost tours and spooky attractions. Crowds return as weather improves dramatically.
Weather
October brings welcome relief from summer heat with decreasing humidity and fewer storms. Temperatures moderate significantly, especially later in the month. Hurricane risk diminishes but doesn't disappear entirely.
27°C high18°C low11 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$170/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Oktoberfest celebrations
- •Halloween ghost tours and events
- •Fall festivals
October Tips
- •Book Halloween ghost tours well ahead - they're extremely popular
- •October weather is perfect for walking tours
- •Crowds return with better weather so expect higher prices
All Months
March through May gives you perfect weather without the crushing summer humidity. Temperatures sit in the comfortable 70s and 80s, and you can actually walk around midday without melting. Spring also brings fewer crowds than peak summer season.
Fall (October through December) might be even better. The weather stays warm enough for outdoor exploring, but the summer tourist hordes have gone home. Plus, the city goes all-out for Halloween — and in a place this haunted, October feels especially atmospheric.
Summer brings two problems: heat and crowds. July temperatures regularly hit 90°F with humidity that makes it feel like 100°F. And good luck finding a restaurant table on St. George Street without a wait. But if summer is your only option, plan indoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
Winter surprises people. Temperatures rarely drop below 40°F, so you can still walk around comfortably. Just pack layers because mornings can be chilly while afternoons warm up nicely.
St. Augustine Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
8/10
Families
9/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
6/10
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