Best time to go to Florida for a perfect weather and where to go?
Get the most favorable time to go to Florida from average climate conditions in many locations like West Palm Beach or Islamorada, below.
When is the best time to go to Florida?
When is the best time to go to Florida? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- In Florida, the weather is good everywhere in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
- The best months to go to Miami are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
- On average, the warmest months in Miami are May, June, July, August, September and October
- The rainiest months in this city are July, August and September
- The cities with the best climate are New Smyrna Beach, Steinhatchee and Pensacola, with good weather at least 11 months a year
- The best months for swimming in Miami are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
Annual weather in Florida
For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Florida for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | View Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F to 76°F | good weather* | |||
| February | 50°F to 79°F | perfect weather* | |||
| March | 54°F to 81°F | perfect weather* | |||
| April | 61°F to 86°F | good weather* | |||
| May | 68°F to 88°F | good weather | |||
| June | 77°F to 92°F | tolerable weather* | |||
| July | 77°F to 94°F | tolerable weather | |||
| August | 77°F to 94°F | tolerable weather* | |||
| September | 72°F to 90°F | tolerable weather* | |||
| October | 63°F to 86°F | good weather* | |||
| November | 54°F to 81°F | perfect weather* | |||
| December | 50°F to 79°F | perfect weather* |
Best time to travel to Florida by cities
Miami
The best months to go to Miami are january, february, march, april, may, october, november and december.
Jacksonville
The best months to go to Jacksonville are january, february, march, april, may, june, september, october, november and december.
Orlando
The best months to go to Orlando are january, february, march, april, may, october, november and december.
Climate and Weather in Florida
A southeastern State of the United States, Florida mixes both subtropical and tropical climates. The northern and central areas notably undergo a humid subtropical climate and the south including Miami, enjoys a tropical climate.
The Rainy season in Florida and Miami
Due to its tropical climate, Florida has two main seasons. The first, or the rainy season is also known as the hurricane season. The latter takes place from May to October and is characterized by sweltering heat and high humidity. Most cyclones and hurricanes affecting the US state occur at this time of year.
Miami, Florida's capital, experiences high temperatures during this period and such, throughout the most part of the day. Generally the rain which is very present, appears in the form of thunderstorms by late afternoon. On the other hand, the hours of sunlight in Florida and more particularly in Miami, are very high. Swimming is very pleasant at this time of the year, as the sea is around 30° C!
The Dry Season in Miami and Florida
The dry season in Florida is another great season for this American state. The winters are particularly dry and mild, especially in the south such as in Miami. Even during the coldest months between December and February, temperatures remain very pleasant overall. In the northern part of the state however, towards Jacksonville, the temperatures are much lower. The snow is very rare in Florida, however there may be a few days of frost - more specifically in northern Florida.
Note that even in the winter, swimming is still possible because the water temperature is around 22° C during this period.
Temperatures and rainfall in Florida
On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Florida and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa and Everglades National Park, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Florida
Find out when Florida has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Florida
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. The number of visitors to Florida is high in: February, March, April and December.
- Very low season in Florida: June and September.
- Low season in Florida: January, May, July, August, October and November.
- High season in Florida: February.
- Peak season in Florida: March, April and December.
Figure: Visitor index for Florida month by month
Where to go in Florida?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
| Cities | jan. | feb. | mar. | apr. | may | jun. | jul. | aug. | sep. | oct. | nov. | dec. |
| Miami | 74°F | 76°F | 77°F | 81°F | 83°F | 86°F | 88°F | 88°F | 88°F | 85°F | 79°F | 77°F |
| Jacksonville | 65°F | 70°F | 76°F | 81°F | 86°F | 92°F | 94°F | 94°F | 90°F | 83°F | 74°F | 70°F |
| Orlando | 70°F | 74°F | 77°F | 83°F | 88°F | 90°F | 92°F | 94°F | 90°F | 85°F | 77°F | 74°F |
| Tampa | 70°F | 74°F | 77°F | 83°F | 88°F | 90°F | 92°F | 92°F | 90°F | 85°F | 77°F | 74°F |
| Everglades National Park | 76°F | 79°F | 81°F | 85°F | 86°F | 90°F | 92°F | 92°F | 90°F | 86°F | 81°F | 79°F |
| Fort Lauderdale | 74°F | 76°F | 77°F | 81°F | 83°F | 86°F | 88°F | 90°F | 88°F | 85°F | 79°F | 77°F |
| Key Largo | 74°F | 76°F | 76°F | 79°F | 81°F | 85°F | 86°F | 86°F | 86°F | 83°F | 79°F | 77°F |
| Key West | 74°F | 76°F | 76°F | 79°F | 81°F | 85°F | 86°F | 86°F | 86°F | 83°F | 79°F | 77°F |
| St. Augustine | 65°F | 68°F | 74°F | 79°F | 85°F | 88°F | 90°F | 90°F | 88°F | 81°F | 74°F | 70°F |
| Anna Maria Island | 68°F | 70°F | 74°F | 79°F | 83°F | 86°F | 88°F | 88°F | 88°F | 83°F | 77°F | 72°F |
| Apalachicola | 63°F | 65°F | 70°F | 76°F | 81°F | 86°F | 88°F | 88°F | 86°F | 81°F | 72°F | 67°F |
| Big Cypress National Preserve | 74°F | 77°F | 81°F | 86°F | 88°F | 90°F | 92°F | 92°F | 90°F | 86°F | 81°F | 77°F |
| Biscayne National Park | 76°F | 77°F | 79°F | 83°F | 86°F | 88°F | 90°F | 90°F | 90°F | 86°F | 81°F | 77°F |
| Boynton Beach | 74°F | 76°F | 76°F | 81°F | 83°F | 86°F | 88°F | 88°F | 86°F | 85°F | 79°F | 76°F |
| Caladesi Island | 68°F | 70°F | 74°F | 79°F | 85°F | 88°F | 88°F | 90°F | 88°F | 83°F | 76°F | 72°F |
| Captiva Island | 72°F | 74°F | 76°F | 81°F | 85°F | 88°F | 88°F | 90°F | 88°F | 85°F | 79°F | 76°F |
| Cedar Key | 67°F | 70°F | 76°F | 81°F | 86°F | 90°F | 92°F | 92°F | 88°F | 83°F | 74°F | 70°F |
| Clearwater | 68°F | 70°F | 74°F | 79°F | 85°F | 88°F | 88°F | 90°F | 88°F | 85°F | 77°F | 72°F |
| Cocoa Beach | 70°F | 72°F | 74°F | 77°F | 81°F | 85°F | 86°F | 86°F | 86°F | 81°F | 76°F | 72°F |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 74°F | 76°F | 76°F | 79°F | 81°F | 85°F | 86°F | 86°F | 86°F | 83°F | 79°F | 77°F |
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About Florida
What can I do in Florida?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Florida reliable?
Climate data for Florida has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Florida allows us to determine the average for each month in Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Everglades National Park, Fort Lauderdale, Key Largo, Key West, and 52 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.