Jacksonville (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Jacksonville can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to pleasant.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Jacksonville. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a pleasant 18°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Jacksonville has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1284 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Jacksonville shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 193 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 47 mm of rainfall over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Jacksonville Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Jacksonville serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 16°C in February to 28°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Jacksonville.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 81%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in July, August and September and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Jacksonville in the United States of America
During the months of March, November 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 193 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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