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Clearwater (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Clearwater is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to pleasant in the cooler months. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Clearwater, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Clearwater experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1373 mm of precipitation annually. Clearwater can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 251 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 38 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Clearwater Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Clearwater can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Clearwater (FL)

Fri   Dec 27
25°C | 17°C
E 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
26°C | 19°C
SE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
24°C | 19°C
S 5 m/s
5.8 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

The best time of year to visit Clearwater 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:
  • When is the rainy season in Clearwater?
    Rainy season in Clearwater occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Clearwater?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Clearwater?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Clearwater?
    July tops the wettest month list with 251 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Clearwater?
    December is the driest month with 38 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Clearwater?
    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.