Climate Insights for Apalachicola

The climate in Apalachicola is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1462mm of precipitation falls per year. Apalachicola receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Apalachicola 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Apalachicola sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°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 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Apalachicola is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1462mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 122mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 234mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 53mm. That's 182mm 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.

Apalachicola is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Apalachicola, which began on March 20, 2026. Apalachicola 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 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Apalachicola is during February, March, April, May and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 76mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Apalachicola 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.