Current Weather and Forecast in West Palm Beach, FL
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About the weather in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 62°. September brings the most rain, on about 23 days, while April is the sunniest, with 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 194 days.
West Palm Beach climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
How long does summer last in West Palm Beach?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 2 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 73°F (23°C).
What should I pack for West Palm Beach?
It depends on the month: August runs to 87°F (30°C) while January holds at 73°F (23°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
Does it snow in West Palm Beach?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for West Palm Beach shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Are nights cold in West Palm Beach?
By about 5°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In August that means 87°F (30°C) down to 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in West Palm Beach?
January, with highs of 73°F (23°C) and lows near 62°F (17°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 40°F (4°C).
Which month is warmest in West Palm Beach?
August, averaging 87°F (30°C) by day and 78°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 94°F (34°C).
What is the rainiest month in West Palm Beach?
September, at 9.7 inches (246 mm) over about 23 days. March is the driest month, at 2.3 inches (59 mm).
What is the best month to go to West Palm Beach?
December to April is the sweet spot for West Palm Beach - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 77°F (25°C) in the afternoon and around 10 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.