Climate Insights for Palm Bay

The climate in Palm Bay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1211mm of precipitation falls per year. Palm Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palm Bay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Palm Bay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 30°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Palm Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1211mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 191mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 37mm. That's 154mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Palm Bay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Palm Bay, which began on June 21, 2026. Palm Bay is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Palm Bay is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 54mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palm Bay 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.