ORLANDO, FL – The morning air feels calm and warm across central Florida, but the quiet stretch of sunshine will soon give way to showers as a moisture surge builds toward the weekend. By Saturday afternoon, skies over Orlando could turn gray and breezy, signaling the return of early December rain that may affect travel and outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, conditions stay sunny and dry through Friday with highs climbing into the low 80s — unusually mild even for this time of year. By Saturday, a developing front over the Gulf will pull in humid air and scattered showers, with storm chances peaking late Saturday into Sunday. Rain could fall briefly heavy at times, with gusts up to 20 mph and localized slick spots along I-4 and the Beachline Expressway (SR 528).
Sunday will likely be the wettest day of the stretch, with 60% rain coverage and a few rumbles of thunder possible during the afternoon. After the front passes, slightly cooler and drier air settles in early next week, bringing comfortable highs near 70°F and lows dipping to the 50s by Monday night.
Meteorologists expect another round of scattered rain midweek, though models hint at a drier pattern taking hold by mid-December, offering relief before holiday travel ramps up.
Five-Day Outlook (Orlando, FL)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 83°F.
- Saturday: Scattered showers, high 80°F.
- Sunday: Showers, chance thunder, high 78°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 70°F.
- Tuesday: Slight chance of showers, high 73°F.
