Orlando climate
Orlando (Florida, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 1,301 mm51 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Orlando climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2169 | 948 | 1559 | 602.4 | 2 |
| Feb | 2374 | 1152 | 1763 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Mar | 2678 | 1356 | 1967 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Apr | 2984 | 1762 | 2373 | 592.3 | 0 |
| May | 3188 | 2068 | 2678 | 1003.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2373 | 2781 | 2088.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2374 | 2781 | 1847.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2475 | 2781 | 1947.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 3085 | 2272 | 2679 | 1746.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 2882 | 1966 | 2374 | 903.5 | 0 |
| Nov | 2476 | 1458 | 1967 | 481.9 | 0 |
| Dec | 2272 | 1253 | 1763 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Year | 3188 | 948 | 2272 | 1,30151 | 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 | 76% | 48% | 3.5 | 10:31 |
| Feb | 75% | 50% | 4.1 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 70% | 44% | 5.2 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 68% | 43% | 6.1 | 12:49 |
| May | 67% | 43% | 6.5 | 13:33 |
| Jun | 78% | 61% | 5.8 | 13:57 |
| Jul | 81% | 61% | 5.7 | 13:47 |
| Aug | 83% | 58% | 5.4 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 84% | 54% | 4.9 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 81% | 43% | 4.4 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 79% | 41% | 3.6 | 10:41 |
| Dec | 79% | 48% | 3.1 | 10:20 |
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 Orlando is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C69 °F and lows 9 °C48 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.4 °C22.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,301 mm51 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 45% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (208 mm8.2 in), the driest is November (48 mm1.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 67% in May to 84% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 41%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in July to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Orlando
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 48 mm1.9 in to 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (194 mm7.6 in) and humid (83% 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 Orlando
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2169 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 948 to 12 °C53 °F, about 58 mm2.3 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 2678 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1356 to 20 °C68 °F, about 76 mm3.0 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 195 mm7.7 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 2476 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 1458 to 22 °C72 °F, about 104 mm4.1 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 Orlando compares
Compared with Tampa, about 124 km to the southwest, Orlando is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F cooler and receives 10% less precipitation (1,301 mm51 in vs 1,440 mm57 in). The difference is largest in August (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Orlando is the 14th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 35th 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: Haimen (China, Cfa), Shantou (China, Cfa) and Huicheng (China, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Lakeland 79 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,267 mm50 in
- Daytona Beach 82 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,310 mm52 in
- Palm Bay 96 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,377 mm54 in
- Tampa 124 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,440 mm57 in
- Gainesville 154 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,316 mm52 in
- Port Saint Lucie 171 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,275 mm50 in
- Jacksonville 201 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,285 mm51 in
- Cape Coral 227 km · 24 °C74 °F · 1,339 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Orlando?
July is the warmest month in Orlando, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Orlando?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (69 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (48 °F).
When does it rain the most in Orlando?
June is the wettest month with about 208 mm (8.2 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 48 mm (1.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Orlando?
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.