West Palm Beach, FL Weather
West Palm Beach hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 89°F (32°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
West Palm Beach weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in West Palm Beach looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 88° and an overnight low of 81°. There is a 68% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
West Palm Beach 14-day forecast
About the weather in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 73°F (23°C) in January to around 87°F (30°C) in August, and the city records roughly 194 days of measurable precipitation a year.
West Palm Beach weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 87°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 73°F (23°C)
- Record high: 94°F (34°C) · Record low: 40°F (4°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (23 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 87°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 73°F (23°C) and lows around 62°F (17°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 94°F (34°C) and dropped as low as 40°F (4°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 9.7 inches (246 mm) of rain over 23 days, while March is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.5 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in West Palm Beach is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in West Palm Beach runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 76 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.
September through November
September through November in West Palm Beach is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 53 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in West Palm Beach is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Average temperatures in West Palm Beach by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73° | 62° | 10 | 3.0 in | 8.6 h/day | 74% |
| February | 76° | 65° | 9 | 3.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 75% |
| March | 78° | 67° | 8 | 2.3 in | 10.4 h/day | 72% |
| April | 81° | 70° | 12 | 4.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 73% |
| May | 83° | 73° | 16 | 5.6 in | 11.4 h/day | 76% |
| June | 85° | 76° | 24 | 8.1 in | 10.5 h/day | 82% |
| July | 87° | 77° | 24 | 6.9 in | 11.3 h/day | 81% |
| August | 87° | 78° | 27 | 8.6 in | 11.0 h/day | 82% |
| September | 86° | 77° | 23 | 9.7 in | 10.1 h/day | 82% |
| October | 83° | 74° | 17 | 6.1 in | 9.6 h/day | 77% |
| November | 79° | 70° | 13 | 3.9 in | 9.0 h/day | 76% |
| December | 76° | 66° | 10 | 2.8 in | 8.7 h/day | 77% |