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Orlando weather: Wet, mild Thursday night gives way to dry, cooler Friday

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Published  December 18, 2025 5:43am EST
Weather Forecast
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • Cloudy, warm and humid conditions with a few passing showers continue through tonight, possibly marking the final rainfall of the year.
    • A cold front moves through Friday morning, followed by sunshine, gusty northwest winds and cooler temperatures.
    • Dry, sunny weather is expected through the weekend and into Christmas, with highs in the 70s and no weather issues.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Cloudy skies will persist with occasional passing showers or sprinkles. 

Conditions remain very warm and humid, with temperatures in the upper 60s.

Thursday night's forecast

What To Expect:

Showers ARE possible, with chances of rain around 30–40%. Temperatures will drop into the upper 60s.

Friday's forecast

What To Expect:

A cold front is expected to move through Friday morning, bringing clouds and a few sprinkles early in the day. 

Sunshine returns by Friday afternoon and evening as gusty northwest winds develop.

Friday afternoon will turn mostly sunny, with cooler air arriving. Highs will reach the 70s. 

Weekend weather, Christmas week forecast

Looking Ahead:

Temperatures will drop overnight into the 40s and 50s by daybreak Saturday.

Looking ahead, dry weather is forecast to continue through the weekend and into Christmas week, with highs in the mid to upper 70s and abundant sunshine. No rain is expected, and for many areas, tonight may mark the final rainfall of 2025.

Overall, a pleasant weekend and early next week are ahead, with no weather-related issues expected in Florida for Christmas.

The Source: This story was written with information from the FOX 35 Storm Team.

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