Best time to visit Palmetto, FL

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Palmetto runs from October through April — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Excellent
High
72.0°F
Low
52.2°F
Precip
2.76 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 10h 26m

February Excellent
High
75.0°F
Low
54.8°F
Precip
1.99 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 3m

March Excellent
High
78.4°F
Low
58.4°F
Precip
3.11 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 50m

April Good
High
83.0°F
Low
63.0°F
Precip
2.53 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 40m

May Hot
High
88.2°F
Low
68.5°F
Precip
3.49 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 22m

June Wet
High
91.1°F
Low
73.7°F
Precip
9.03 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 43m

July Wet
High
92.0°F
Low
75.2°F
Precip
8.91 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 35m

August Wet
High
91.8°F
Low
75.5°F
Precip
10.07 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 59m

September Wet
High
90.0°F
Low
74.2°F
Precip
7.43 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 9m

October Good
High
85.2°F
Low
68.3°F
Precip
2.88 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 20m

November Excellent
High
78.6°F
Low
60.1°F
Precip
1.82 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

December Excellent
High
74.0°F
Low
55.0°F
Precip
2.26 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 10h 16m

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