Daytona Beach climate
Daytona Beach (Florida, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 1,310 mm52 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Daytona Beach climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2068 | 948 | 1458 | 642.5 | 2 |
| Feb | 2272 | 1151 | 1662 | 642.5 | 1 |
| Mar | 2577 | 1355 | 1966 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Apr | 2883 | 1661 | 2272 | 612.4 | 0 |
| May | 3188 | 2067 | 2578 | 1044.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2373 | 2781 | 1977.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2374 | 2781 | 1777.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2475 | 2781 | 1877.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2272 | 2679 | 1716.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 2781 | 1966 | 2374 | 943.7 | 0 |
| Nov | 2475 | 1457 | 1966 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Dec | 2271 | 1152 | 1762 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Year | 3188 | 948 | 2272 | 1,31052 | 3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77% | 58% | 3.2 | 10:28 |
| Feb | 77% | 57% | 3.9 | 11:07 |
| Mar | 72% | 49% | 5.1 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 69% | 45% | 6.1 | 12:50 |
| May | 68% | 44% | 6.4 | 13:36 |
| Jun | 78% | 59% | 5.8 | 14:00 |
| Jul | 81% | 60% | 5.8 | 13:50 |
| Aug | 83% | 59% | 5.4 | 13:11 |
| Sep | 84% | 56% | 4.9 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 81% | 48% | 4.3 | 11:24 |
| Nov | 79% | 52% | 3.4 | 10:39 |
| Dec | 80% | 60% | 2.9 | 10:17 |
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 Daytona Beach is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C68 °F and lows 9 °C48 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13 °C23.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,310 mm52 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 43% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (197 mm7.8 in), the driest is November (56 mm2.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in May to 84% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of May. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in July to 8 km/h (5 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Daytona Beach
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 28 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 56 mm2.2 in to 74 mm2.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (187 mm7.4 in) and humid (83% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Daytona Beach
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2068 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 948 to 11 °C52 °F, about 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2577 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1355 to 20 °C67 °F, about 80 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 31 °C88 °F, lows 2373 to 24 °C75 °F, about 187 mm7.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2475 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1457 to 22 °C72 °F, about 107 mm4.2 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 Daytona Beach compares
The nearest larger place is Orlando, about 82 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Daytona Beach has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in February (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 222 places in the United States. By annual mean temperature, Daytona Beach is the 16th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 33rd wettest. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Corrientes (Argentina, Cfa), Taoyuan (Taiwan, Cfa) and Shantou (China, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Orlando 82 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,301 mm51 in
- Climate in Gainesville 135 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,316 mm52 in
- Climate in Palm Bay 137 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,377 mm54 in
- Climate in Jacksonville 139 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,285 mm51 in
- Climate in Lakeland 159 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,267 mm50 in
- Climate in Tampa 198 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,440 mm57 in
- Climate in Port Saint Lucie 223 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,275 mm50 in
- Climate in West Palm Beach 293 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,342 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Daytona Beach?
August is the warmest month in Daytona Beach. Its average high is 31 °C (88 °F) and its average low is 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Daytona Beach?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 20 °C (68 °F) and its average low is 9 °C (48 °F).
When does it rain the most in Daytona Beach?
June is the wettest month with about 197 mm (7.8 in) of precipitation. November is the driest with about 56 mm (2.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Daytona Beach?
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. The gaps are largest 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.