Palm Bay climate
Palm Bay (Florida, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 1,377 mm54 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Palm Bay climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2170 | 1456 | 1763 | 602.4 |
| Feb | 2373 | 1559 | 1966 | 562.2 |
| Mar | 2576 | 1762 | 2169 | 652.6 |
| Apr | 2781 | 1966 | 2373 | 622.5 |
| May | 2984 | 2271 | 2578 | 1124.4 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2475 | 2780 | 2148.4 |
| Jul | 3086 | 2577 | 2781 | 1847.3 |
| Aug | 3086 | 2577 | 2882 | 2048.0 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2576 | 2780 | 1827.2 |
| Oct | 2781 | 2272 | 2577 | 1164.6 |
| Nov | 2476 | 1865 | 2171 | 542.1 |
| Dec | 2373 | 1661 | 1967 | 682.7 |
| Year | 3086 | 1456 | 2374 | 1,37754 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77% | 56% | 3.3 | 10:33 |
| Feb | 77% | 53% | 4.0 | 11:10 |
| Mar | 73% | 47% | 5.1 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 72% | 43% | 6.1 | 12:48 |
| May | 73% | 44% | 6.4 | 13:32 |
| Jun | 81% | 58% | 6.0 | 13:55 |
| Jul | 82% | 57% | 6.1 | 13:45 |
| Aug | 83% | 55% | 5.7 | 13:08 |
| Sep | 83% | 56% | 5.0 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 79% | 48% | 4.3 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 78% | 51% | 3.4 | 10:43 |
| Dec | 80% | 56% | 3.0 | 10:22 |
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 Palm Bay is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C70 °F and lows 14 °C56 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.3 °C18.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,377 mm54 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 44% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (214 mm8.4 in), the driest is November (54 mm2.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in April to 83% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 43%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in July to 12 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Palm Bay
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 54 mm2.1 in to 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 30 °C86 °F, very wet (204 mm8.0 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 Palm Bay
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2170 to 23 °C73 °F, lows 1456 to 16 °C61 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2576 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1762 to 22 °C71 °F, about 80 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 30 °C86 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C77 °F, about 201 mm7.9 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 2476 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1865 to 25 °C76 °F, about 117 mm4.6 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 Palm Bay compares
Compared with Port Saint Lucie, about 86 km to the south, Palm Bay has practically the same average temperature and receives 8% more precipitation (1,377 mm54 in vs 1,275 mm50 in). The difference is largest in May (0.6 °C1 °F cooler).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Palm Bay is the 9th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 13th 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: Toufen (Taiwan, Cfa), Haimen (China, Cfa) and Naha (Japan, Am).
Nearby places
- Port Saint Lucie 86 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,275 mm50 in
- Orlando 96 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,301 mm51 in
- Lakeland 134 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,267 mm50 in
- Daytona Beach 137 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,310 mm52 in
- West Palm Beach 156 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,342 mm53 in
- Tampa 184 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,440 mm57 in
- Cape Coral 212 km · 24 °C74 °F · 1,339 mm53 in
- Fort Lauderdale 217 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,326 mm52 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Palm Bay?
August is the warmest month in Palm Bay, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Palm Bay?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (56 °F).
When does it rain the most in Palm Bay?
June is the wettest month with about 214 mm (8.4 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 54 mm (2.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Palm Bay?
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.