🎃 Coolest Halloween in 8 Years Chills Southwest Florida — Trick-or-Treaters Trade Sweat for Sweaters

Southwest Florida got an unexpected Halloween treat this year — the coolest October 31st in nearly a decade.

After years of muggy, mosquito-filled trick-or-treat nights, this year’s Halloween brought refreshingly crisp air, with morning lows dipping into the 50s and evening temps in the low 60s across much of Collier and Lee counties.

🌡️ Coolest Since 2017:
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Myers, this marks the coolest Halloween in eight years, thanks to a strong cold front that swept through midweek. “We usually deal with humidity and heat on Halloween,” said meteorologist Taylor Reeves. “This year, we actually had dry air, light winds, and fall-like temps — a rare combination for South Florida.”

👻 Perfect Weather for Costumes:
For once, locals didn’t have to worry about melting makeup or sweaty superhero masks. “It’s the first time my kids wore full costumes without complaining they were too hot,” said Naples resident Maria Delgado, whose children went as pirates and princesses.

🎃 Fall Vibes Take Over:
Pumpkin patches, haunted trails, and downtown trick-or-treat events in Naples, Marco Island, and Fort Myers saw record turnout as families embraced the genuine autumn feel. Outdoor restaurants even reported a surge in diners taking advantage of the crisp, breezy evening.

🔥 What’s Next:
Forecasters say the cool spell won’t last long — warmer air is expected to return by early next week, bringing back highs in the 80s. But for one magical night, Southwest Florida actually felt like fall.

“No sweat, no storms — just spooky perfection,” said one parent in East Naples. “Let’s make this weather the new Halloween tradition.”

🕸️ Summary:

• Lowest Halloween temps since 2017

• Morning lows: 50s, evening lows: 60s

• Dry, breezy, and comfortable weather

• Trick-or-treaters and local events saw high turnout

🧡 Southwest Florida finally got its treat — a cool, cozy Halloween to remember.