Best Time to Visit Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Jacksonville.
Jacksonville does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 28°C / 82.4°F) and driest (November, 60 mm / 2.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April–May and October–February; the wetter half falls in March and June–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.5°C / 54.5°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in July, with rainfall from 60 mm / 2.4 in (November) to 176 mm / 6.9 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Jacksonville's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 24°C75.2°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| April | 20.4°C68.7°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 17.7°C63.9°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
No month at Jacksonville matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jacksonville?
Jacksonville doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on November (driest, ~60 mm / 2.4 in) and July (warmest, 28°C / 82.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Jacksonville?
The rainy season at Jacksonville, Florida runs through March and June–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 92 mm / 3.6 in. The wettest single month is September (176 mm / 6.9 in).
What is the driest month in Jacksonville?
The driest month in Jacksonville is November, averaging about 60 mm / 2.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Jacksonville?
The least comfortable months for travel to Jacksonville — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 176 mm / 6.9 in in September, and the coldest month averages 12.5°C / 54.5°F.
Is Jacksonville climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Jacksonville figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Jacksonville specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.