ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Fort Lauderdale vs Gulf Shores: weather in October
Gulf Shores is the clear winner for sun in October: 47% of days historically clear versus just 12% in Fort Lauderdale — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Fort Lauderdale also sees measurably more rain than Gulf Shores this month (66% vs 30% of days). This isn't close.
Fort Lauderdale
FL
- Clear days, October
- 12%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 83°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 4%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 20%
- Rain frequency
- 66% of days
Gulf Shores
AL
- Clear days, October
- 47%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 78°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 55%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 40%
- Rain frequency
- 30% of days
Frequently asked
Is Fort Lauderdale or Gulf Shores warmer in October?
Fort Lauderdale runs warmer by day in October. Fort Lauderdale averages highs of 83°F (highs n=248 days); Gulf Shores averages highs of 78°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Fort Lauderdale or Gulf Shores in October?
Fort Lauderdale is measurably wetter than Gulf Shores. Days with measurable rain: Fort Lauderdale 66%, Gulf Shores 30% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Fort Lauderdale or Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores is the clear winner for sun in October: 47% of days historically clear versus just 12% in Fort Lauderdale — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Fort Lauderdale also sees measurably more rain than Gulf Shores this month (66% vs 30% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Fort Lauderdale vs Gulf Shores in another month
All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.