Cape Coral, FL Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Cape Coral get?

Cape Coral gets 57.4 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 116 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 74% of the US.

August is the wettest month, with 10.4 in. February is the driest, with 1.8 in. July has the most rainy days, about 18.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 40 days, to December 6, 2025.

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Cape Coral weather by month

Cape Coral weather in January

In January, Cape Coral averages a high of 75°F and a low of 55°F. It gets 2.4 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The January record high is 88°F (1982) and the record low is 28°F (1981). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Cape Coral weather in February

In February, Cape Coral averages a high of 78°F and a low of 57°F. It gets 1.8 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The February record high is 91°F (1975) and the record low is 29°F (1996). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Cape Coral weather in March

In March, Cape Coral averages a high of 81°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 2.1 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The March record high is 94°F (2020) and the record low is 33°F (1980).

Cape Coral weather in April

In April, Cape Coral averages a high of 85°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 2.4 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. The April record high is 96°F (2017) and the record low is 42°F (1987).

Cape Coral weather in May

In May, Cape Coral averages a high of 89°F and a low of 69°F. It gets 3.5 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The May record high is 99°F (1989) and the record low is 52°F (1971).

Cape Coral weather in June

In June, Cape Coral averages a high of 91°F and a low of 74°F. It gets 9.7 in of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The June record high is 103°F (1981) and the record low is 60°F (1984).

Cape Coral weather in July

In July, Cape Coral averages a high of 91°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 9.4 in of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 29% of daylight hours. The July record high is 100°F (1998) and the record low is 67°F (1989).

Cape Coral weather in August

In August, Cape Coral averages a high of 92°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 10.4 in of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 28% of daylight hours. The August record high is 98°F (1987) and the record low is 69°F (1980).

Cape Coral weather in September

In September, Cape Coral averages a high of 90°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 9.0 in of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The September record high is 97°F (1996) and the record low is 64°F (1991).

Cape Coral weather in October

In October, Cape Coral averages a high of 87°F and a low of 70°F. It gets 3.1 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The October record high is 95°F (1986) and the record low is 47°F (2008).

Cape Coral weather in November

In November, Cape Coral averages a high of 81°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 1.8 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The November record high is 95°F (1986) and the record low is 34°F (1970).

Cape Coral weather in December

In December, Cape Coral averages a high of 77°F and a low of 58°F. It gets 1.9 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The December record high is 91°F (2016) and the record low is 27°F (1989). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Cape Coral

February is the sunniest month in Cape Coral, with sunshine about 62% of daylight hours. August is the cloudiest, at 28%. Over the year the sun shines about 48% of daylight hours. Cape Coral is sunnier than 57% of the US.

Humidity peaks in August at 79% and is lowest in April at 71%.

Wind averages 7 mph over the year, and March is the windiest month at 8 mph.

Cape Coral has about 122 days a year above 90°F. Cape Coral is hotter than 97% of the US.

Thunderstorms occur on about 91 days a year.

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Cape Coral weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Cape Coral station is 103°F, on June 16, 1981. The coldest is 27°F, on December 24, 1989.

The wettest day on record brought 7.8 in of rain, on May 18, 1989.

39 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°F per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Cape Coral

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 77°F.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 56°F.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 65°F.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 91°F and lows near 75°F. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 69°F.

Cape Coral climate questions

How much rain does Cape Coral get?

Cape Coral gets 57.4 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 116 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Cape Coral?

August is the wettest month in Cape Coral, with 10.4 in. February is the driest, with 1.8 in.

How many rainy days does Cape Coral have a year?

Cape Coral has about 116 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 18.

What is the hottest month in Cape Coral?

August is the warmest month in Cape Coral, with an average high of 92°F.

What is the coldest month in Cape Coral?

January is the coldest month in Cape Coral, with an average low of 55°F.

What is the record high temperature in Cape Coral?

The record high at the Cape Coral station is 103°F, set on June 16, 1981. The record low is 27°F, on December 24, 1989.

What is the sunniest month in Cape Coral?

February is the sunniest month in Cape Coral, with sunshine about 62% of daylight hours. August is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Cape Coral?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 77°F.