Best Time to Visit Jacksonville, Florida
United States · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Jacksonville is February to March and November to December, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 33°C (92°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 6°C (44°F). Rain is heaviest in August, at about 181 mm (7.1 in), and lightest in November, at 54 mm (2.1 in). August is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Jacksonville weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C 64°F | 6°C 44°F | 76 mm | 8 | 80% | 3.9 | Excellent 8.9 |
| February | 20°C 69°F | 8°C 47°F | 80 mm | 8 | 80% | 4.8 | Excellent 9.5 |
| March | 24°C 74°F | 11°C 52°F | 77 mm | 9 | 76% | 6.4 | Excellent 9.4 |
| April | 27°C 81°F | 15°C 58°F | 84 mm | 9 | 72% | 7.5 | Excellent 9 |
| May | 31°C 88°F | 19°C 66°F | 96 mm | 11 | 69% | 8 | Good 6.7 |
| June | 33°C 91°F | 22°C 72°F | 172 mm | 20 | 75% | 6.7 | Poor 2.5 |
| July | 33°C 92°F | 24°C 74°F | 166 mm | 24 | 78% | 6.5 | Poor 1.9 |
| August | 33°C 91°F | 24°C 75°F | 181 mm | 24 | 81% | 6.1 | Poor 1.7 |
| September | 31°C 87°F | 22°C 71°F | 135 mm | 16 | 81% | 5.6 | Poor 3.5 |
| October | 27°C 81°F | 17°C 62°F | 82 mm | 10 | 80% | 6.2 | Good 7.8 |
| November | 23°C 73°F | 11°C 52°F | 54 mm | 7 | 80% | 4.7 | Excellent 10 |
| December | 20°C 68°F | 9°C 48°F | 77 mm | 8 | 82% | 3.8 | Excellent 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jacksonville?
The best time to visit Jacksonville is February to March and November to December, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Jacksonville?
July is the hottest month in Jacksonville, with an average high of 33°C (92°F).
What is the coldest month in Jacksonville?
January is the coldest month in Jacksonville, with an average low of 6°C (44°F).
What is the rainiest month in Jacksonville?
August is the wettest month, with about 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain. November is the driest, with 54 mm (2.1 in).
Nearby destinations
- Orlando, Florida201 km · best December to March
- Miami, Florida527 km · best January to March
- Key West, Florida642 km · best January and February
- Nassau724 km · best January to March
- Havana804 km · best November to March
- Nashville, Tennessee805 km · best September and October
- New Orleans, Louisiana810 km · best November
- Washington, D.C., District of Columbia1041 km · best September and October
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