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Gainesville (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Gainesville experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to pleasant weather. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Gainesville is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a pleasant 19°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Gainesville has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1273 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Gainesville, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 219 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 42 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Gainesville Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Gainesville (FL)

Fri   Dec 27
22°C | 13°C
NE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
25°C | 16°C
SE 5 m/s
4.6 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Sun   Dec 29
23°C | 16°C
SW 5 m/s
5.3 mm
overcast and thunder

overcast and thunder

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

During the months of 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 Gainesville?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Gainesville?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gainesville?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gainesville?
    August tops the wettest month list with 219 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gainesville?
    November is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.