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Best Time to Visit Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank

February – April and November are the best time to visit Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank on the climate data: November scores 90/100, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. May, October and December & January are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank, Florida, United States
Best months
Feb – Apr and Nov
Shoulder
May, Oct and Dec & Jan
Toughest
Jun – Aug
Warmest
Jul · 91°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 42°F
Wettest
Jun · 7.4 in
Driest
Nov · 2.1 in

Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank weather by month

Highs run from 63°F to 91°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 50.6 in (1286 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high63°F17°C67°F20°C73°F23°C81°F27°C88°F31°C90°F32°C91°F33°C90°F32°C86°F30°C80°F27°C72°F22°C67°F19°C
Avg low42°F6°C46°F8°C51°F10°C58°F14°C65°F18°C72°F22°C73°F23°C73°F23°C70°F21°C62°F16°C51°F11°C46°F8°C
Rain2.9 in73 mm3.2 in81 mm3.2 in82 mm3.0 in76 mm3.6 in91 mm7.4 in187 mm6.2 in158 mm6.9 in176 mm5.8 in147 mm3.2 in82 mm2.1 in53 mm3.1 in80 mm
Humidity80%80%76%71%68%76%79%81%81%80%79%82%
Cloud64%62%51%46%45%57%57%58%59%51%56%66%
Comfort828488897349484657819083

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 19 m (62 ft), close to Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank's own ~0 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.

Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 63–67°F (17–20°C), and nights reach 42°F (6°C). It's the driest season, with only about 9.2 in (234 mm) of rain, 18% of the year's total. February is among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 73°F highs in March to 88°F by May. About 9.8 in (249 mm) of rain falls across these months, 19% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 51°F (10°C). Comfort peaks here: March & April rank with the year's best, and the season averages 83/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 90–91°F (32–33°C). It's the wettest season, with about 20.5 in (521 mm) of rain, 41% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 76%. Comfort scores bottom out in June – August; the season averages 48/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 86°F highs in September to 72°F by November. About 11.1 in (282 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 81%. Comfort peaks here: November ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 76/100.

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By comfort score: 7 Great, 1 Good and 4 Fair. Great months: October – April. Tap a month for its own guide.

Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank weather questions

When is the best time to visit Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank?

February – April and November are the best time to visit Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank on the climate data: November scores 90/100, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. May, October and December & January are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank?

June is the wettest month, averaging about 7.4 in (187 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 2.1 in (53 mm). The yearly total is around 50.6 in (1286 mm).

What is the coldest month in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 42°F (6°C) and highs of 63°F (17°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 91°F (33°C).

Is Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank humid in summer?

Yes: in June – August humidity averages 76% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 91°F (33°C).

When is the rainy season in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank?

The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 20.5 in (521 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is November – January, with about 8.1 in (206 mm).

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