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Pensacola (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Pensacola 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 also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels 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 Pensacola, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a moderate 16°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

Pensacola experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1734 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, July, sees around 215 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, November, still receives a respectable 104 mm of rainfall.

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

Forecast for Pensacola (FL)

Fri   Dec 27
19°C | 15°C
SE 7 m/s
6 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
22°C | 18°C
SE 6 m/s
26 mm
overcast and thunder

overcast and thunder

Sun   Dec 29
22°C | 13°C
W 4 m/s
23 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of rain

partly cloudy and small chance of rain

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

During the months of March, April 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Pensacola?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Pensacola?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Pensacola?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pensacola?
    July tops the wettest month list with 215 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pensacola?
    November is the driest month with 104 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.