Orlando (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Orlando has a subtropical climate with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. The average annual maximum temperature is 28°C. Summers are hot and humid and is characterized by strong thunderstorms in the late afternoon with heavy rainfall. They usually do not last long.
The seawater has a very pleasant temperature thanks to the warm Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. We recommend to visit Orlando from November to April.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Orlando can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a pleasant 22°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Orlando is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1305 mm. The climate in Orlando shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 204 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 42 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Orlando Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Orlando.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 79%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read 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 Orlando 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 204 mm of rainfall.
December 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.
