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Florida Keys Climate by Month

The Florida Keys have one of the most favorable climates of the United States. Especially if you are a sun lover. At the Florida Keys you will find a super relaxed hippie atmosphere and the buildings are clearly different than in other parts of the United States.

In this area you will find a subtropical climate with temperatures that in winter hardly drop below 13°C at night and during the day it is pleasantly warm with between 22°C and 26°C on average. The number of rainy days can be counted on one hand in winter,. In terms of sunshine, the Keys are a very pleasant destination. In the period from January to April, on average 40% of the days have a clear blue sky and no clouds. The month April is the sunniest. The gloomiest are the months October, November and December.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Florida Keys experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a comfortable 24°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 17°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Florida Keys experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1102 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Florida Keys, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 191 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 37 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Florida Keys enjoys sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 11.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Florida Keys in the United States of America

During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Florida Keys?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Florida Keys?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Florida Keys?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Florida Keys?
    September tops the wettest month list with 191 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Florida Keys?
    March is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Florida Keys?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 341 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Florida Keys

    Tue   Dec 03
    22°C | 15°C
    N 40 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    23°C | 14°C
    N 32 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    23°C | 19°C
    NE 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain