weather by month, temperature, precipitation, when to go (2023)

The climate of Jacksonville issubtropical, with mild winters (although characterized by brief cold snaps) and hot and humid summers with fairly frequent thunderstorms.
The city is located in northeast Florida, near the Atlantic coast, on the banks of the St. Johns River.
Ismedium temperaturethe coldest month (January) 12.3 °C (54.2 °F), the warmest month (July) 28.1 °C (82.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

precipitationit is 1,355 millimeters per year and is therefore abundant. It ranges from 50 mm (2 in) in the driest month (November) to 195 mm (7.7 in) in the wettest (June). Here is the average rainfall.

IsWinter, December through February, is temperate but much colder than South Florida and Miami.
The sun often shines, although there are times characterized by clouds, rain and wind.
Days are usually mild, but nights are often cold and the temperature can be close to freezing.
Even in the depths of winter, there can be warm spells when the temperature can reach or exceed 25°C (77°F).
However, short circuits can also occurcold snaps, in which the temperature drops below freezing, usually to -5/-6 °C (21/23 °F), while staying at around 5/6 °C (41/43 °F) during the day.
The record is -14°C (7°F), set in January 1985.
Snow in Jacksonville is very rare. Occasionally a light snowfall can be observed, but it takes decades for the city to appear white. The snowfall of December 23, 1989 remains historic, partly because the snow lasted until Christmas.

IsSommer, from June to September it is hot and muggy. Due to the high humidity, the heat is oppressive, although the sea breeze blows. The combination of humidity and temperature can create a perceived temperature of 40°C (104°F) and higher.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature usually reaches 37/38 °C (99/100 °F). In recent decades, the record is 39.5 °C (103 °F), set in July 1981.
The sun often shines, but the sky is not always clear as cloud layers can form which can lead to thunderstorms.
Jacksonville can be affected between late summer and early fallhurricanesor tropical storms. Hurricane season lasts from June to November, although the period when they are most likely is August to October. In fact, the city has been hit several times over the past few decades, albeit not devastatingly. Hurricanes can cause major damage, especially along the coast.

spring and autumn, from March to May and from early October to late November, are pleasantly warm seasons with infrequent rainfall. Spring is the sunniest season.
Sometimes there can be a few gusts of cold air, especially in March and November, which usually bring a bit of chills, especially at night.
In April and October it can exceed 30°C (86°F), while May is mostly already summer heat.

The average is about 2,880sunlighthours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Isto damagethe temperature ranges from 20 °C (68 °F) to 28.5 °C (83 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming from May to November. In winter the sea is very cool, if not cold, although it is not impossible to swim. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Jacksonville can get hit by one from time to timeTornado. Tornadoes are most likely in spring and a little less often in fall, but they can also occur in January and February at these southern latitudes.

Best time

To visit Jacksonville you can choose the period from mid-March to mid-April.
The weather in May is generally excellent for visiting the beach with fewer storms than in summer, however it can sometimes get a bit chilly at night.

See also weatherFlorida.

Jacksonville weather for months

Based on the period 1991-2020

InJanuaryAs the coldest month of the year, the weather in Jacksonville is typically temperate. The average temperature is 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (42.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
During the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to around -3.5°C (25.5°F). However, in January 2003 it dropped to -7.2 °C (19 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature is typically around 27°C (80.5°F). However, in January 2013, it reached 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
Rainfall is 85 mm (3.3 inches) spread over 8 days.
The day lasts an average of 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There is an average of 6 hours of sun per day. So the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 11 km/h (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore the sea is cool for swimming.

InFebruary, the weather in Jacksonville is usually mild. The average temperature is 14.2 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
During the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to around -2°C (28°F). However, in February 1996 it fell to -7.3 °C (18.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature is typically around 28.5°C (83°F). However, in February 2020 it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
Rainfall is 75 mm (3 inches) spread over 8 days.
The average day lasts 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There is an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 12 km/h (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is 20°C (67.5°F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

Inmarch, the climate in Jacksonville is typically very temperate. However, there are notable differences between day and night. The average temperature is 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, in March 2002 it dropped to -3.9 °C (25 °F).
On the warmest days, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature is usually around 30°C (86.5°F). However, in March 2020 it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F).
Rainfall is 85 mm (3.3 inches) spread over 8 days.
The average day lasts 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 km/h (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is 20°C (67.5°F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

InApril, the weather in Jacksonville is usually warm. However, there are notable differences between day and night. The average temperature is 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.4 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.8 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, in April 2007 it fell to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F).
On the warmest days, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature is usually around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in April 1991 it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F).
Rainfall is 75 mm (3 inches) spread over 6 days.
The average day lasts 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There is an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 km/h (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore the sea is cool for swimming.

InMay, the weather in Jacksonville is typically warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.9 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature typically drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, in May 1992 it dropped to 7.2 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature is usually around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, in May 2019 it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F).
Rainfall is 85 mm (3.3 inches) spread over 7 days.
The average day lasts 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There is an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 11 km/h (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is 24°C (75.5°F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

InJune, the weather in Jacksonville is typically warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature typically drops to around 17°C (62.5°F). However, in June 1995 it dropped to 13.8 °C (56.8 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature is usually around 36°C (97°F). However, in June 2010, it reached 38.9 °C (102 °F).
The rainfall is 195 mm (7.7 in) spread over 14 days.
The average day lasts 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
There is an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 10 km/h (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is 27°C (80.5°F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows extensive baths.

InJulioDuring the hottest month of the year, the weather in Jacksonville is often very hot and muggy. The average temperature is 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F).
During the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to around 20°C (68°F). However, in July 2000 it dropped to 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature is typically around 36.5°C (97.5°F). However, in July 2000 it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F).
The rainfall is 170 mm (6.7 in) spread over 14 days.
The average day lasts 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 9 km/h (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows extensive baths.

InAugust, the weather in Jacksonville is typically very hot and muggy. The average temperature is 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
During the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to around 20°C (68°F). However, in August 2002 it dropped to 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature is typically around 35.5°C (96°F). However, in August 1999 it reached 38.9 °C (102 °F).
The rainfall is 175 mm (6.9 in) spread over 15 days.
The average day lasts 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 9 km/h (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows extensive baths.

InSeptember, the weather in Jacksonville is typically warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature typically drops to around 16°C (60.5°F). However, in September 2009 it dropped to 11.1 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature is usually around 34°C (93.5°F). However, in September 1999 it reached 36.7 °C (98.1 °F).
Rainfall is 190 mm (7.5 inches) spread over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There is an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 10 km/h (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is 28°C (82°F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows extensive baths.

InOctober, the weather in Jacksonville is usually warm. The average temperature is 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (80.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which are usually towards the end of the month, the temperature typically drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, in October 2008 it fell to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F).
On the warmest days, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature is usually around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in October 2018 it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F).
The rainfall is 100 mm (3.9 in) spread over 8 days.
The day lasts an average of 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There is an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 10 km/h (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

InNovember, the climate in Jacksonville is typically very temperate. The average temperature is 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F).
During the coldest nights, which usually occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, in November 2014 it fell to -4.4 °C (24.1 °F).
On the warmest days, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature is typically around 29.5°C (85°F). However, in November 2018 it reached 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
Rainfall is 50 mm (2 inches) spread over 7 days.
The day lasts an average of 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There is an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 10 km/h (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is 23°C (73.5°F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

InDecember, the climate in Jacksonville is generally temperate. The average temperature is 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F).
During the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to around -1.5°C (29.5°F). However, in December 2010 it dropped to -6.7 °C (19.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature is typically around 27.5°C (81.5°F). However, in December 2015 it reached 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
The rainfall is 70 mm (2.8 in) spread over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
There is an average of 6 hours of sun per day. So the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Therefore, the air is usually humid.
The average wind speed is 10 km/h (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore the sea is cool for swimming.