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Best Time to Visit St. Augustine

November – April are the best time to visit St. Augustine on the climate data: March scores 88/100, with highs around 70°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

St. Augustine, Florida, United States
Best months
Nov – Apr
Shoulder
May and Oct
Toughest
Jun – Aug
Warmest
Jul · 86°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 53°F
Wettest
Aug · 7.5 in
Driest
Nov · 2.4 in

St. Augustine weather by month

Highs run from 64°F to 86°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 53.9 in (1370 mm) of rain.

41°50°59°68°77°86°64°Jan66°Feb70°Mar75°Apr81°May85°Jun86°Jul86°Aug84°Sep79°Oct72°Nov67°Dec0100200
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for St. Augustine, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high64°F18°C66°F19°C70°F21°C75°F24°C81°F27°C85°F29°C86°F30°C86°F30°C84°F29°C79°F26°C72°F22°C67°F20°C
Avg low53°F12°C55°F13°C59°F15°C64°F18°C70°F21°C75°F24°C77°F25°C78°F25°C76°F25°C71°F22°C63°F17°C58°F14°C
Rain3.1 in79 mm3.2 in81 mm3.3 in85 mm2.7 in68 mm4.2 in107 mm7.4 in189 mm6.3 in161 mm7.5 in191 mm6.6 in168 mm3.8 in96 mm2.4 in61 mm3.3 in84 mm
Humidity79%79%77%76%76%81%82%83%81%78%78%80%
Cloud58%57%49%45%44%59%60%59%56%48%52%60%
Comfort858688878256555161818485

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 5 m (16 ft), close to St. Augustine's own ~2 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.

St. Augustine season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 64–67°F (18–20°C), and nights reach 53°F (12°C). It's the driest season, with only about 9.6 in (244 mm) of rain, 18% of the year's total. December – February are among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 70°F highs in March to 81°F by May. About 10.2 in (260 mm) of rain falls across these months, 19% of the year's total. April & May feel humid, with humidity near 76%. Comfort peaks here: March & April rank with the year's best, and the season averages 86/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 85–86°F (29–30°C). It's the wettest season, with about 21.3 in (541 mm) of rain, 39% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 81%. Comfort scores bottom out in June – August; the season averages 54/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 84°F highs in September to 72°F by November. About 12.8 in (325 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% 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 75/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

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

St. Augustine weather questions

When is the best time to visit St. Augustine?

November – April are the best time to visit St. Augustine on the climate data: March scores 88/100, with highs around 70°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in St. Augustine?

August is the wettest month, averaging about 7.5 in (191 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 2.4 in (61 mm). The yearly total is around 53.9 in (1370 mm).

What is the coldest month in St. Augustine?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 53°F (12°C) and highs of 64°F (18°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 86°F (30°C).

Is St. Augustine humid in summer?

Yes: in June – August humidity averages 81% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 86°F (30°C).

When is the rainy season in St. Augustine?

The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 21.3 in (541 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is November – January, with about 8.8 in (224 mm).

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Poll the group on November – April dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.

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