Jekyll Island (GA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Jekyll Island is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Jekyll Island, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a moderate 17°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
On average, Jekyll Island receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 973 mm. The seasons in Jekyll Island, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 161 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 40 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Jekyll Island 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
In Jekyll Island, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.0 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Jekyll Island.
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
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The best time of year to visit Jekyll Island 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 161 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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