Clearwater, FL Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Clearwater get?

Clearwater gets 53.6 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 118 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 76% of the US.

July is the wettest month, with 9.7 in. November is the driest, with 1.6 in. July has the most rainy days, about 18.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 37 days, to November 19, 2024.

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Clearwater weather by month

Clearwater weather in January

In January, Clearwater averages a high of 71°F and a low of 52°F. It gets 2.6 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The January record high is 86°F (2017) and the record low is 28°F (2003). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Clearwater weather in February

In February, Clearwater averages a high of 74°F and a low of 56°F. It gets 2.4 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The February record high is 88°F (2018) and the record low is 33°F (2026). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Clearwater weather in March

In March, Clearwater averages a high of 78°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 2.4 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The March record high is 91°F (2020) and the record low is 38°F (2002). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Clearwater weather in April

In April, Clearwater averages a high of 83°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 2.6 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The April record high is 95°F (2017) and the record low is 47°F (2001).

Clearwater weather in May

In May, Clearwater averages a high of 87°F and a low of 70°F. It gets 2.7 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The May record high is 97°F (2024) and the record low is 55°F (1999).

Clearwater weather in June

In June, Clearwater averages a high of 90°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 8.9 in of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The June record high is 99°F (2000) and the record low is 67°F (2007).

Clearwater weather in July

In July, Clearwater averages a high of 90°F and a low of 76°F. It gets 9.7 in of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 29% of daylight hours. The July record high is 99°F (2025) and the record low is 64°F (2015).

Clearwater weather in August

In August, Clearwater averages a high of 91°F and a low of 77°F. It gets 8.8 in of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. The sun is out about 31% of daylight hours. The August record high is 98°F (2023) and the record low is 71°F (2015).

Clearwater weather in September

In September, Clearwater averages a high of 89°F and a low of 76°F. It gets 6.4 in of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The September record high is 97°F (2020) and the record low is 64°F (2022).

Clearwater weather in October

In October, Clearwater averages a high of 85°F and a low of 70°F. It gets 2.5 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The October record high is 94°F (2024) and the record low is 49°F (2008).

Clearwater weather in November

In November, Clearwater averages a high of 78°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 1.6 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The November record high is 92°F (2024) and the record low is 38°F (2025). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Clearwater weather in December

In December, Clearwater averages a high of 73°F and a low of 57°F. It gets 2.9 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The December record high is 86°F (2016) and the record low is 30°F (2010). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Clearwater

May is the sunniest month in Clearwater, with sunshine about 62% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 29%. Over the year the sun shines about 47% of daylight hours. Clearwater is sunnier than 54% of the US.

Humidity peaks in September at 80% and is lowest in May at 73%.

Wind averages 8 mph over the year, and March is the windiest month at 9 mph.

Clearwater has about 94 days a year above 90°F. Clearwater is hotter than 91% of the US.

Thunderstorms occur on about 84 days a year.

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Clearwater weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Clearwater station is 99°F, on June 19, 2000. The coldest is 28°F, on January 24, 2003.

The wettest day on record brought 9.6 in of rain, on July 18, 2004.

The best time to visit Clearwater

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 75°F.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 55°F.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 65°F.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 76°F. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 84°F and lows near 69°F.

Clearwater climate questions

How much rain does Clearwater get?

Clearwater gets 53.6 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 118 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Clearwater?

July is the wettest month in Clearwater, with 9.7 in. November is the driest, with 1.6 in.

How many rainy days does Clearwater have a year?

Clearwater has about 118 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 18.

What is the hottest month in Clearwater?

August is the warmest month in Clearwater, with an average high of 91°F.

What is the coldest month in Clearwater?

January is the coldest month in Clearwater, with an average low of 52°F.

What is the record high temperature in Clearwater?

The record high at the Clearwater station is 99°F, set on June 19, 2000. The record low is 28°F, on January 24, 2003.

What is the sunniest month in Clearwater?

May is the sunniest month in Clearwater, with sunshine about 62% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Clearwater?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 75°F.