Best Time to Visit West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to West Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 28.2°C / 82.8°F) and driest (December, 61 mm / 2.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 18.8°C / 65.8°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in August, with rainfall from 61 mm / 2.4 in (December) to 211 mm / 8.3 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. West Palm Beach'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 23°C73.4°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 20.1°C68.2°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| February | 19.2°C66.6°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
No month at West Palm Beach matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~61 mm / 2.4 in) and August (warmest, 28.2°C / 82.8°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 West Palm Beach?
The rainy season at West Palm Beach, Florida runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 151 mm / 5.9 in. The wettest single month is September (211 mm / 8.3 in).
What is the driest month in West Palm Beach?
The driest month in West Palm Beach is December, averaging about 61 mm / 2.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.1°C / 68.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting West Palm Beach?
The least comfortable months for travel to West Palm Beach — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 211 mm / 8.3 in in September, and the coldest month averages 18.8°C / 65.8°F.
Is West Palm Beach climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.