Climate
Gainesville weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.
Average temperatures
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best time to visit: February, April, November, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 8 |
| February | 71°F | 46°F | 2.7 in | 7 |
| March | 76°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 7 |
| April | 82°F | 56°F | 2.7 in | 6 |
| May | 87°F | 63°F | 3.1 in | 7 |
| June | 90°F | 70°F | 7.6 in | 15 |
| July | 91°F | 72°F | 6.7 in | 16 |
| August | 91°F | 72°F | 6.4 in | 16 |
| September | 88°F | 69°F | 5.0 in | 11 |
| October | 82°F | 61°F | 2.7 in | 7 |
| November | 75°F | 51°F | 1.8 in | 6 |
| December | 69°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 7 |
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Gainesville Rgnl Ap, Fl Us (4.3 mi away, 123 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.
Questions
What is the hottest month in Gainesville?
July, with an average high of 91°F and low of 72°F.
What is the coldest month in Gainesville?
January, with an average low of 43°F and high of 67°F.
When does it rain most in Gainesville?
June is the wettest month, averaging 7.6 in of precipitation; the year totals about 48.4 inches.
What is the best time to visit Gainesville?
For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, February, April, November.
Where do these numbers come from?
NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Gainesville Rgnl Ap weather station, 4.3 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.