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West Palm Beach, FL Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in West Palm Beach, FL?
West Palm Beach, FL gets 61.7 in of precipitation a year over about 137 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 90°F) and January the coldest (average low 58°F).
Tropical climate
West Palm Beach, FL has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 75°F in January to 90°F in August. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and December, when daytime highs sit near 77°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 60° | 77° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 67° | 83° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 76° | 90° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 71° | 85° |
How much rain does West Palm Beach get?
West Palm Beach gets 61.7 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 137 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 90% of the US.
August is the wettest month, with 8.7 in. February is the driest, with 2.6 in. August has the most rainy days, about 18.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 28 days, to November 25, 2025.
From September 2025 to August 2026 West Palm Beach got 52.5 in of rain, against a normal of 61.8 in for those months. October 2025 had the most, with 8.8 in.
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West Palm Beach weather by month
West Palm Beach weather in January
In January, West Palm Beach averages a high of 75°F and a low of 58°F. It gets 3.5 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 90°F (2026) and the record low is 27°F (1977). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
West Palm Beach weather in February
In February, West Palm Beach averages a high of 77°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 2.6 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 90°F (2026) and the record low is 30°F (2026). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
West Palm Beach weather in March
In March, West Palm Beach averages a high of 80°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 3.3 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 95°F (2011) and the record low is 30°F (1980). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
West Palm Beach weather in April
In April, West Palm Beach averages a high of 83°F and a low of 68°F. It gets 3.7 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 99°F (1971) and the record low is 43°F (1987).
West Palm Beach weather in May
In May, West Palm Beach averages a high of 86°F and a low of 72°F. It gets 4.9 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 99°F (2024) and the record low is 51°F (1992).
West Palm Beach weather in June
In June, West Palm Beach averages a high of 89°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 8.5 in of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 98°F (1980) and the record low is 61°F (1984).
West Palm Beach weather in July
In July, West Palm Beach averages a high of 90°F and a low of 76°F. It gets 5.6 in of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 99°F (1981) and the record low is 68°F (1975).
West Palm Beach weather in August
In August, West Palm Beach averages a high of 90°F and a low of 76°F. It gets 8.7 in of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 99°F (2006) and the record low is 69°F (1995).
West Palm Beach weather in September
In September, West Palm Beach averages a high of 89°F and a low of 76°F. It gets 8.0 in of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 96°F (2024) and the record low is 66°F (2022).
West Palm Beach weather in October
In October, West Palm Beach averages a high of 85°F and a low of 72°F. It gets 5.9 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 95°F (1989) and the record low is 48°F (1989).
West Palm Beach weather in November
In November, West Palm Beach averages a high of 81°F and a low of 66°F. It gets 3.6 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 91°F (1992) and the record low is 37°F (1970).
West Palm Beach weather in December
In December, West Palm Beach averages a high of 77°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 3.5 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 90°F (2009) and the record low is 28°F (1989). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in West Palm Beach
May is the sunniest month in West Palm Beach, with estimated sunshine of 52% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest, at 29%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 42% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. West Palm Beach is cloudier than 83% of the US.
Humidity peaks in June at 80% and is lowest in January at 73%.
Wind averages 9 mph over the year, and March is the windiest month at 11 mph.
West Palm Beach has about 75 days a year above 90°F. West Palm Beach is hotter than 82% of the US.
Thunderstorms occur on about 82 days a year.
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West Palm Beach weather records
These records cover W PALM BEACH INTL AP during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the West Palm Beach station is 99°F, on April 30, 1971. The coldest is 27°F, on January 20, 1977.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 8.8 in of precipitation, on September 25, 2004.
28 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit West Palm Beach
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and December, when daytime highs sit near 77°F.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 60°F.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 67°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 85°F and lows near 71°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Wind | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 75° | 3.5 in | 8 | 10 mph | 73% | 45% | 90° | 27° |
| February | 60° | 77° | 2.6 in | 7 | 10 mph | 74% | 51% | 90° | 30° |
| March | 63° | 80° | 3.3 in | 8 | 11 mph | 73% | 50% | 95° | 30° |
| April | 68° | 83° | 3.7 in | 8 | 11 mph | 73% | 48% | 99° | 43° |
| May | 72° | 86° | 4.9 in | 11 | 10 mph | 76% | 52% | 99° | 51° |
| June | 75° | 89° | 8.5 in | 16 | 8 mph | 80% | 31% | 98° | 61° |
| July | 76° | 90° | 5.6 in | 15 | 8 mph | 79% | 32% | 99° | 68° |
| August | 76° | 90° | 8.7 in | 18 | 8 mph | 79% | 29% | 99° | 69° |
| September | 76° | 89° | 8.0 in | 17 | 8 mph | 79% | 30% | 96° | 66° |
| October | 72° | 85° | 5.9 in | 12 | 10 mph | 76% | 41% | 95° | 48° |
| November | 66° | 81° | 3.6 in | 9 | 10 mph | 76% | 44% | 91° | 37° |
| December | 61° | 77° | 3.5 in | 9 | 9 mph | 75% | 46% | 90° | 28° |
Station: W PALM BEACH INTL AP, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; 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.
West Palm Beach climate questions
How much rain does West Palm Beach get?
West Palm Beach gets 61.7 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 137 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in West Palm Beach?
August is the wettest month in West Palm Beach, with 8.7 in. February is the driest, with 2.6 in.
How many rainy days does West Palm Beach have a year?
West Palm Beach has about 137 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 18.
What is the hottest month in West Palm Beach?
July is the warmest month in West Palm Beach, with an average high of 90°F.
What is the coldest month in West Palm Beach?
January is the coldest month in West Palm Beach, with an average low of 58°F.
What is the record high temperature in West Palm Beach?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the West Palm Beach station is 99°F, set on April 30, 1971. The record low is 27°F, on January 20, 1977.
What is the sunniest month in West Palm Beach?
May is the sunniest month in West Palm Beach, with estimated sunshine of 52% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit West Palm Beach?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and December, when daytime highs sit near 77°F.