Central Florida Weather: Light showers tonight, much cooler air arrives this week

Light showers move in tonight, then a stronger cold front finally brings low 70s and 50s by the weekend across Orlando and Central Florida

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida – the first real taste of fall arrives this week! A weak cold front moves through tonight (Sunday) with a few light showers, followed by a stronger front that finally drops us into the 70s by Friday.

Today’s Forecast

  • Isolated to scattered showers develop after 6–7 p.m.
  • Peak rain chance: 9 p.m. to midnight
  • Rainfall totals: Under ¼ inch for almost everyone
  • No thunderstorms or heavy rain expected

Lingering clouds early, then partly sunny. Highs low to mid 80s.

Monday – Still Warm, Mostly Dry

Tuesday & Wednesday – Second, Stronger Cold Front Approaches

  • Small rain chance returns Wednesday afternoon/evening
  • Front passes Wednesday night into early Thursday
  • Temperatures start dropping Thursday afternoon

Thursday – Noticeable Cool-Down Begins

Highs only in the upper 70s (5–8° below average)

Friday – The Coolest Day of the Week

  • Highs in the low 70s across Central Florida
  • Morning lows in the upper 50s (mid 50s possible north of I-4)
  • Sunny, breezy, and dry — perfect fall weather

Weekend Outlook (Saturday & Sunday)

Cool & dry pattern locks in.

  • Morning lows in the mid to upper 50s (some spots low 50s)
  • Afternoon highs mid 70s — one of the coolest weekends in months