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Palm Bay, FL Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Palm Bay, FL?
Palm Bay, FL gets 50.8 in of precipitation a year over about 119 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 90°F) and January the coldest (average low 51°F).
Humid subtropical climate
Palm Bay, FL has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 72°F in January to 90°F in August. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 75°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 54° | 74° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 64° | 82° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 74° | 89° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 68° | 83° |
How much rain does Palm Bay get?
Palm Bay gets 50.8 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 119 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 78% of the US.
September is the wettest month, with 7.6 in. February is the driest, with 2.0 in. August has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to March 4, 2023.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Palm Bay got 49.3 in of rain, against a normal of 50.8 in for those months. October 2025 had the most, with 11.5 in.
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Palm Bay weather by month
Palm Bay weather in January
In January, Palm Bay averages a high of 72°F and a low of 51°F. It gets 2.6 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 88°F (2020) and the record low is 25°F (2010). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Palm Bay weather in February
In February, Palm Bay averages a high of 75°F and a low of 55°F. It gets 2.0 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 91°F (2019) and the record low is 24°F (2026). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Palm Bay weather in March
In March, Palm Bay averages a high of 78°F and a low of 58°F. It gets 2.7 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 92°F (2007) and the record low is 33°F (2013). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Palm Bay weather in April
In April, Palm Bay averages a high of 82°F and a low of 64°F. It gets 2.3 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 96°F (2020) and the record low is 41°F (2009).
Palm Bay weather in May
In May, Palm Bay averages a high of 85°F and a low of 69°F. It gets 3.5 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 99°F (2004) and the record low is 53°F (2016).
Palm Bay weather in June
In June, Palm Bay averages a high of 89°F and a low of 73°F. It gets 7.1 in of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 100°F (2011) and the record low is 65°F (2006).
Palm Bay weather in July
In July, Palm Bay averages a high of 90°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 6.5 in of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 100°F (2010) and the record low is 69°F (2008).
Palm Bay weather in August
In August, Palm Bay averages a high of 90°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 6.7 in of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 98°F (2010) and the record low is 68°F (2003).
Palm Bay weather in September
In September, Palm Bay averages a high of 88°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 7.6 in of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 97°F (2007) and the record low is 61°F (2006).
Palm Bay weather in October
In October, Palm Bay averages a high of 84°F and a low of 70°F. It gets 4.9 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 93°F (2009) and the record low is 44°F (2008).
Palm Bay weather in November
In November, Palm Bay averages a high of 78°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 2.5 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 90°F (2013) and the record low is 37°F (2025). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Palm Bay weather in December
In December, Palm Bay averages a high of 74°F and a low of 56°F. It gets 2.4 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 90°F (2018) and the record low is 28°F (2010). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Palm Bay
May is the sunniest month in Palm Bay, with estimated sunshine of 56% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest, at 31%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 43% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Palm Bay is cloudier than 72% of the US.
Humidity peaks in June at 80% and is lowest in January at 71%.
Wind averages 9 mph over the year, and April is the windiest month at 10 mph.
Palm Bay has about 65 days a year above 90°F. Palm Bay is hotter than 77% of the US.
Thunderstorms occur on about 74 days a year.
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Palm Bay weather records
These records cover MELBOURNE INTL AP during 2000–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Palm Bay station is 100°F, on July 30, 2010. The coldest is 24°F, on February 2, 2026.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 10.2 in of precipitation, on September 10, 2017.
The best time to visit Palm Bay
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 74°F and lows near 54°F.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 64°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 74°F. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 68°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Wind | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 72° | 2.6 in | 7 | 9 mph | 71% | 45% | 88° | 25° |
| February | 55° | 75° | 2.0 in | 7 | 9 mph | 74% | 52% | 91° | 24° |
| March | 58° | 78° | 2.7 in | 7 | 10 mph | 72% | 50% | 92° | 33° |
| April | 64° | 82° | 2.3 in | 6 | 10 mph | 71% | 47% | 96° | 41° |
| May | 69° | 85° | 3.5 in | 9 | 10 mph | 74% | 56% | 99° | 53° |
| June | 73° | 89° | 7.1 in | 14 | 8 mph | 80% | 37% | 100° | 65° |
| July | 75° | 90° | 6.5 in | 14 | 7 mph | 80% | 33% | 100° | 69° |
| August | 75° | 90° | 6.7 in | 15 | 7 mph | 80% | 31% | 98° | 68° |
| September | 75° | 88° | 7.6 in | 15 | 8 mph | 80% | 32% | 97° | 61° |
| October | 70° | 84° | 4.9 in | 10 | 9 mph | 74% | 46% | 93° | 44° |
| November | 61° | 78° | 2.5 in | 8 | 9 mph | 76% | 44% | 90° | 37° |
| December | 56° | 74° | 2.4 in | 9 | 8 mph | 75% | 47% | 90° | 28° |
Station: MELBOURNE INTL AP, 9 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 2000–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Palm Bay climate questions
How much rain does Palm Bay get?
Palm Bay gets 50.8 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 119 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Palm Bay?
September is the wettest month in Palm Bay, with 7.6 in. February is the driest, with 2.0 in.
How many rainy days does Palm Bay have a year?
Palm Bay has about 119 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Palm Bay?
July is the warmest month in Palm Bay, with an average high of 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Palm Bay?
January is the coldest month in Palm Bay, with an average low of 51°F.
What is the record high temperature in Palm Bay?
Within the available 2000–2026 station history, the record high at the Palm Bay station is 100°F, set on July 30, 2010. The record low is 24°F, on February 2, 2026.
What is the sunniest month in Palm Bay?
May is the sunniest month in Palm Bay, with estimated sunshine of 56% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Palm Bay?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 75°F.