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Florida Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Florida, the United States of America in August.

Planning a journey to Florida, the United States of America this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Florida in August

Florida, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in Florida generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Layton at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Lake Wales at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Lake Wales and 22°C (72°F) in Layton. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Florida, the United States of America. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Florida, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Layton with an average of 134 mm (5.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Cape Coral with 315 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in August. Kissimmee typically receives 270 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Florida — and find the best time to visit. (based on Miami)

Best Places to Visit in Florida in August

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Florida

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Florida, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Florida (August)

Precipitation variation in Florida (August)

Kissimmee

In August Kissimmee generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
300 hours
270 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Orlando

In August Orlando generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
204 mm (8 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Destin

In August Destin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Miami Beach

In August Miami Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
308 hours
263 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
191 mm (7.5 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
25 days
Weather conditions

Miami

In August Miami generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
308 hours
263 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
25 days
26 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Florida, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Florida in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Miami 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Kissimmee 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Orlando 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Destin 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Miami Beach 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Fort Lauderdale 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)

Florida weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Florida, the United States of America in August?

In August, Florida, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Kissimmee sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Florida, the United States of America in August?

Daytime temperatures in Kissimmee peak at roughly 33°C (91°F) in August, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does Florida, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Florida, the United States of America peaks during August. Kissimmee averages roughly 206 mm (8.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Florida, the United States of America?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Florida, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Kissimmee.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kissimmee. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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