Climate Insights for Jacksonville
Duval County, Florida, United States
Climate Overview
The climate in Jacksonville is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,140 mm of precipitation falls per year. Jacksonville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Jacksonville is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Jacksonville is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 44.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Jacksonville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Jacksonville is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 46°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Jacksonville vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Jacksonville vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Jacksonville is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,140 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 178 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 50 mm. That's 128 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Jacksonville is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2 in. That's 5 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Jacksonville is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Jacksonville is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Jacksonville is during February, March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 70 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Jacksonville is during February, March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 46°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jacksonville based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jacksonville based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.