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Best Time to Visit Amelia Island

For the most comfortable weather in Amelia Island, aim for February – May and November & December. March tops our comfort score at 89/100, with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. January and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

Amelia Island, Florida, United States
Best months
Feb – May and Nov & Dec
Shoulder
Jan and Oct
Toughest
Jun – Aug
Warmest
Jul · 84°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 54°F
Wettest
Aug · 6.7 in
Driest
Nov · 2.0 in

Amelia Island weather by month

Highs run from 62°F to 84°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 46.6 in (1184 mm) of rain.

41°50°59°68°77°86°62°Jan63°Feb67°Mar73°Apr78°May83°Jun84°Jul84°Aug82°Sep78°Oct70°Nov65°Dec0100200
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Amelia Island, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high62°F17°C63°F17°C67°F20°C73°F23°C78°F26°C83°F28°C84°F29°C84°F29°C82°F28°C78°F25°C70°F21°C65°F18°C
Avg low54°F12°C55°F13°C59°F15°C65°F19°C72°F22°C77°F25°C79°F26°C80°F26°C78°F26°C73°F23°C64°F18°C58°F14°C
Rain2.5 in64 mm3.0 in76 mm2.8 in71 mm2.4 in60 mm3.5 in90 mm6.7 in169 mm5.2 in133 mm6.7 in170 mm5.4 in137 mm3.5 in89 mm2.0 in52 mm2.9 in73 mm
Humidity79%80%79%78%77%81%82%82%79%76%77%80%
Cloud64%62%51%46%45%57%57%58%59%51%56%66%
Comfort818389868463635868838584

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 1 m (3 ft), close to Amelia Island's own ~4 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Amelia Island season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 62–65°F (17–18°C), and nights reach 54°F (12°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.4 in (213 mm) of rain, 18% of the year's total. February and December are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 67°F highs in March to 78°F by May. About 8.7 in (221 mm) of rain falls across these months, 19% of the year's total. April & May feel humid, with humidity near 78%. Comfort peaks here: March – May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 86/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 83–84°F (28–29°C). It's the wettest season, with about 18.6 in (472 mm) of rain, 40% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 81%. Comfort scores bottom out in June – August; the season averages 61/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 82°F highs in September to 70°F by November. About 10.9 in (278 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 79%. Comfort peaks here: November ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 79/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 8 Great, 3 Good and 1 Fair. Great months: October – May. Tap a month for its own guide.

Amelia Island weather questions

When is the best time to visit Amelia Island?

For the most comfortable weather in Amelia Island, aim for February – May and November & December. March tops our comfort score at 89/100, with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. January and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Amelia Island?

August is the wettest month, averaging about 6.7 in (170 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 2.0 in (52 mm). The yearly total is around 46.6 in (1184 mm).

What is the coldest month in Amelia Island?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 54°F (12°C) and highs of 62°F (17°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 84°F (29°C).

Is Amelia Island humid in summer?

Yes: in June – August humidity averages 81% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 84°F (29°C).

When is the rainy season in Amelia Island?

The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 18.6 in (472 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is November – January, with about 7.4 in (189 mm).

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