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Clearwater Beach (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Clearwater Beach experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to pleasant weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Clearwater Beach is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Clearwater Beach has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1014 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Clearwater Beach shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 182 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 32 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Clearwater Beach Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Clearwater Beach serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Clearwater, the United States of America (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Clearwater, the United States of America (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Forecast for Clearwater Beach (FL)

Sun   Dec 22
15°C | 8°C
N 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
23°C | 11°C
E 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
24°C | 13°C
NE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Clearwater Beach in the United States of America

During the months of January, February, 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Clearwater Beach?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Clearwater Beach?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Clearwater Beach?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Clearwater Beach?
    August tops the wettest month list with 182 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Clearwater Beach?
    December is the driest month with 32 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Clearwater Beach?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.