Cape Coral, FL Weather
Cape Coral hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 90°F (32°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 88°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Cape Coral weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Cape Coral looks sunny, with a high of 91° and an overnight low of 75°. There is a 67% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 17 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Cape Coral 14-day forecast
About the weather in Cape Coral
Weather in Cape Coral is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 88°F (31°C), while January highs hover near 72°F (22°C). Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches (1390 mm) over about 154 rainy days.
Cape Coral weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 72°F (22°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 34°F (1°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (26 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows around 57°F (14°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 34°F (1°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.8 inches (223 mm) of rain over 26 days, while February is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Cape Coral runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 67°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Cape Coral runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 73 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Cape Coral brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Cape Coral is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 60°F (15°C); rain falls on about 17 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Cape Coral by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72° | 57° | 8 | 2.8 in | 8.9 h/day | 76% |
| February | 76° | 60° | 5 | 1.8 in | 10.0 h/day | 78% |
| March | 80° | 64° | 5 | 1.9 in | 10.7 h/day | 73% |
| April | 83° | 67° | 9 | 2.4 in | 11.8 h/day | 72% |
| May | 87° | 71° | 12 | 4.3 in | 12.0 h/day | 72% |
| June | 87° | 76° | 23 | 8.8 in | 11.0 h/day | 81% |
| July | 88° | 77° | 24 | 7.0 in | 11.1 h/day | 81% |
| August | 88° | 77° | 26 | 8.8 in | 10.5 h/day | 83% |
| September | 87° | 76° | 21 | 8.8 in | 10.1 h/day | 82% |
| October | 84° | 72° | 11 | 3.5 in | 9.9 h/day | 77% |
| November | 80° | 65° | 7 | 2.1 in | 9.3 h/day | 76% |
| December | 76° | 61° | 5 | 2.5 in | 8.9 h/day | 78% |