West Palm Beach, FL Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
West Palm Beach month by month
West Palm Beach weather in January
January brings highs around 73°F (23°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 10 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in West Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach weather in February
February brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 9 wet days.
West Palm Beach weather in March
March brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 67°F (19°C), about 8 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in West Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach weather in April
April brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 12 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in West Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach weather in May
May brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 16 wet days.
West Palm Beach weather in June
June brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 24 wet days.
West Palm Beach weather in July
July brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 24 wet days.
West Palm Beach weather in August
August brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 27 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in West Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach weather in September
September brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 23 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in West Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach weather in October
October brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 74°F (24°C), about 17 wet days.
West Palm Beach weather in November
November brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 13 wet days.
West Palm Beach weather in December
December brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), about 10 wet days.
Seasons in West Palm Beach
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit West Palm Beach
The best time to visit West Palm Beach is generally December to April, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 77°F (25°C).
Pack for West Palm Beach 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 - August nights average 78°F (26°C).
West Palm Beach temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.