Cape Coral climate
Cape Coral (Florida, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C74 °F, and about 1,339 mm53 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Cape Coral climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2271 | 1355 | 1763 | 481.9 |
| Feb | 2374 | 1458 | 1966 | 471.8 |
| Mar | 2577 | 1661 | 2169 | 512.0 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1966 | 2474 | 592.3 |
| May | 3086 | 2272 | 2679 | 1074.2 |
| Jun | 3087 | 2577 | 2882 | 2208.6 |
| Jul | 3187 | 2678 | 2883 | 1997.8 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2678 | 2883 | 2218.7 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2476 | 2781 | 1957.7 |
| Oct | 2883 | 2170 | 2577 | 873.4 |
| Nov | 2577 | 1763 | 2170 | 491.9 |
| Dec | 2374 | 1559 | 1966 | 552.2 |
| Year | 3187 | 1355 | 2474 | 1,33953 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 44% | 3.7 | 10:38 |
| Feb | 79% | 42% | 4.5 | 11:13 |
| Mar | 75% | 39% | 5.5 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 73% | 38% | 6.3 | 12:46 |
| May | 72% | 41% | 6.5 | 13:26 |
| Jun | 78% | 58% | 5.8 | 13:48 |
| Jul | 79% | 59% | 5.7 | 13:39 |
| Aug | 80% | 58% | 5.4 | 13:04 |
| Sep | 83% | 56% | 5.0 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 82% | 44% | 4.6 | 11:29 |
| Nov | 81% | 37% | 3.9 | 10:48 |
| Dec | 83% | 43% | 3.4 | 10:29 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Cape Coral is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 22 °C71 °F and lows 13 °C55 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 11.1 °C20.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,339 mm53 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 48% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (221 mm8.7 in), the driest is February (47 mm1.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in May to 83% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 37%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in July to 11 km/h (7 mph) in November. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Cape Coral
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 47 mm1.8 in to 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (221 mm8.7 in) and humid (80% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Cape Coral
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2271 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 1355 to 15 °C59 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2577 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1661 to 22 °C72 °F, about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 2577 to 26 °C78 °F, about 213 mm8.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2577 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1763 to 24 °C76 °F, about 111 mm4.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Cape Coral compares
Compared with Tampa, about 162 km to the north, Cape Coral is on average 0.9 °C1.7 °F warmer and receives 7% less precipitation (1,339 mm53 in vs 1,440 mm57 in). The difference is largest in January (1.8 °C3.2 °F warmer).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Cape Coral is the 5th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 26th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Cẩm Phả (Vietnam, Cwa), Haiphong (Vietnam, Cwa) and Hạ Long (Vietnam, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Tampa 162 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,440 mm57 in
- Lakeland 164 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,267 mm50 in
- Port Saint Lucie 178 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,275 mm50 in
- Fort Lauderdale 187 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,326 mm52 in
- West Palm Beach 189 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,342 mm53 in
- Miami 196 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,326 mm52 in
- Palm Bay 212 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,377 mm54 in
- Orlando 227 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,301 mm51 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Cape Coral?
August is the warmest month in Cape Coral, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Cape Coral?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F) and an average low of 13 °C (55 °F).
When does it rain the most in Cape Coral?
August is the wettest month with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 47 mm (1.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Cape Coral?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.