When to go · Merritt Island

Merritt Island in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat, storms, hurricane season peak Aug–Oct).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Medium; United States overall
Prices: Medium; United States overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Merritt Island

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat, storms, hurricane season peak Aug–Oct).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Merritt IslandHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 9 days

United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Merritt Island, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat, storms, hurricane season peak Aug–Oct).

January: Inside Merritt Island's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, mild); Mar–Apr for launches and manatees.

Merritt Island: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.