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Port Richey (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Port Richey is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to pleasant in the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Port Richey, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a pleasant 20°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

Port Richey experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1236 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Port Richey shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 237 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, October offers drier and sunnier days, with around 45 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Port Richey Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Port Richey serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Clearwater, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Clearwater, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Port Richey (FL)

Fri   Dec 27
25°C | 16°C
NW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
28°C | 18°C
SE 5 m/s
0.4 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
26°C | 18°C
SE 6 m/s
2.2 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

The best time of year to visit Port Richey 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Port Richey?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Port Richey?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Port Richey?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Port Richey?
    July tops the wettest month list with 237 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Port Richey?
    October is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Port Richey?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.

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