Spring
82°F / 56°F
March, April, May: about 9.3 in of rain.
Plan a visit
Best time to visit Gainesville
February, April, November bring mild highs and the least rain.
Best time to visit
February · April · November
Highs between 65°F and 85°F with the least rain of the year. Hottest: July (91°F). Coldest nights: January (43°F). Wettest: June.
Gainesville by season
Month-by-month planner
| Month | Weather | High / low | Rain | Local guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Wet | 67°F / 43°F | 3.3 in | |
| February | Great | 71°F / 46°F | 2.7 in | Valentine’s Day |
| March | Wet | 76°F / 50°F | 3.5 in | St. Patrick’s Day |
| April | Great | 82°F / 56°F | 2.7 in | |
| May | Wet | 87°F / 63°F | 3.1 in | |
| June | Hot | 90°F / 70°F | 7.6 in | Fourth of July |
| July | Hot | 91°F / 72°F | 6.7 in | Fourth of July |
| August | Hot | 91°F / 72°F | 6.4 in | |
| September | Hot | 88°F / 69°F | 5.0 in | Halloween |
| October | Great | 82°F / 61°F | 2.7 in | Halloween |
| November | Great | 75°F / 51°F | 1.8 in | Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas |
| December | Great | 69°F / 45°F | 2.9 in | Christmas, New Year’s Eve |
“Great” means highs between 65°F and 85°F with fewer than 10 wet days. Averages are NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the Gainesville Rgnl Ap station, not a forecast.
See Gainesville before you go
A WALK AROUND TOWN
Downtown Gainesville Florida Walking Tour
A recorded downtown Gainesville walk, passing University Avenue, storefront blocks and the clock-tower area. Shared by Florida Streaming; the creator’s closing graphics are part of the original film.
Watch on YouTube ↗
A WALK AROUND TOWN
A Relaxing Walking Tour Downtown Gainesville, Florida | City Walk USA
A short recorded walk along downtown Gainesville’s palm-lined streets and pedestrian areas, including The Promenade. Shared by City Walk USA.
Watch on YouTube ↗Questions
What is the best month to visit Gainesville?
February, April, November: highs between 65°F and 85°F with the least rain.
What is the hottest month in Gainesville?
July, averaging 91°F highs.
What is the coldest month in Gainesville?
January, with average lows of 43°F.
What is the rainiest month in Gainesville?
June, averaging 7.6 in of precipitation.
When are the big holidays in Gainesville?
See the local guides: Halloween (October), Thanksgiving (November), Christmas lights (late November to December), New Year’s Eve.