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Best Time to Visit Jacksonville Beach

On the climate data, the best time to visit Jacksonville Beach is February – May and November & December, scoring up to 89/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain in March. January and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

Jacksonville Beach, 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

Jacksonville Beach 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 Jacksonville Beach, 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 Jacksonville Beach's own ~3 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.

Jacksonville Beach 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. Comfort peaks here: February and December rank with the year's best, and the season averages 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%. March – May are among the best-scoring months (season average 86/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: 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%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June – August), averaging 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%. November is among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).

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Plan by month

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

Jacksonville Beach weather questions

When is the best time to visit Jacksonville Beach?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Jacksonville Beach is February – May and November & December, scoring up to 89/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain in March. January and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Jacksonville Beach?

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 Jacksonville Beach?

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 Jacksonville Beach 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 Jacksonville Beach?

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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