Tallahassee, FL Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Tallahassee
Tallahassee has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 62°F (17°C) in January to around 89°F (32°C) in July, and the city records roughly 139 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 62°F (17°C)
- Record high: 104°F (40°C) · Record low: 18°F (-8°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (21 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (11.1 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 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 74°F (23°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 62°F (17°C) and lows around 45°F (7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 104°F (40°C) and dropped as low as 18°F (-8°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.4 inches (161 mm) of rain over 21 days, while October is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.1 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 45° | 8 | 4.5 in | 7.5 h/day | 74% |
| February | 68° | 49° | 8 | 3.6 in | 7.9 h/day | 76% |
| March | 74° | 54° | 9 | 4.1 in | 9.4 h/day | 71% |
| April | 79° | 58° | 9 | 4.3 in | 10.2 h/day | 69% |
| May | 86° | 66° | 10 | 3.5 in | 11.1 h/day | 68% |
| June | 89° | 72° | 17 | 5.6 in | 10.6 h/day | 76% |
| July | 89° | 74° | 21 | 6.3 in | 11.1 h/day | 82% |
| August | 89° | 74° | 21 | 6.4 in | 10.5 h/day | 82% |
| September | 87° | 71° | 14 | 5.4 in | 9.6 h/day | 78% |
| October | 81° | 63° | 6 | 2.3 in | 9.5 h/day | 70% |
| November | 72° | 54° | 6 | 2.3 in | 8.4 h/day | 72% |
| December | 66° | 49° | 8 | 4.1 in | 7.0 h/day | 77% |
Tallahassee month by month
Tallahassee weather in January
January brings highs around 62°F (17°C), lows near 45°F (7°C), about 8 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee weather in February
February brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 8 wet days.
Tallahassee weather in March
March brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), about 9 wet days.
Tallahassee weather in April
April brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), about 9 wet days.
Tallahassee weather in May
May brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), about 10 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee weather in June
June brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 17 wet days.
Tallahassee weather in July
July brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 21 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee weather in August
August brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 21 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee weather in September
September brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 14 wet days.
Tallahassee weather in October
October brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 6 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee weather in November
November brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), about 6 wet days.
Tallahassee weather in December
December brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 8 wet days.
Seasons in Tallahassee
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Tallahassee brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (26°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Tallahassee runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 59 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.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Tallahassee is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Tallahassee is mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (19°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Tallahassee
The best time to visit Tallahassee is generally January to April and October to November, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 73°F (23°C).
Pack for Tallahassee with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 74°F (23°C).
Tallahassee temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.