Fort Walton Beach (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Fort Walton Beach can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to mild.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Fort Walton Beach. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a moderate 16°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Fort Walton Beach has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1547 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Fort Walton Beach shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 180 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 82 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Fort Walton Beach Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Fort Walton Beach in the United States of America
During the months of March, April, October and November 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 April, July and August.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 180 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 82 mm of precipitation.
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