Tallahassee climate
Tallahassee (Florida, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C67 °F, and about 1,350 mm53 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tallahassee climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 439 | 1050 | 873.4 | 8 |
| Feb | 1865 | 642 | 1254 | 1154.5 | 4 |
| Mar | 2271 | 948 | 1560 | 1124.4 | 1 |
| Apr | 2679 | 1355 | 2067 | 1034.1 | 0 |
| May | 3187 | 1763 | 2475 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2171 | 2780 | 1626.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2272 | 2882 | 1566.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2272 | 2781 | 1706.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2068 | 2577 | 1094.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 2781 | 1458 | 2169 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Nov | 2271 | 847 | 1559 | 773.0 | 1 |
| Dec | 1864 | 642 | 1253 | 1184.6 | 5 |
| Year | 3391 | 439 | 2067 | 1,35053 | 19 |
“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 | 81% | 52% | 3.2 | 10:23 |
| Feb | 82% | 54% | 3.7 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 80% | 48% | 4.9 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 75% | 46% | 6.0 | 12:53 |
| May | 70% | 43% | 6.5 | 13:41 |
| Jun | 75% | 54% | 6.0 | 14:06 |
| Jul | 77% | 56% | 5.9 | 13:56 |
| Aug | 79% | 55% | 5.4 | 13:14 |
| Sep | 78% | 47% | 5.0 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 75% | 40% | 4.4 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 76% | 40% | 3.5 | 10:34 |
| Dec | 82% | 54% | 2.8 | 10:11 |
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 Tallahassee is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.7 °C31.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,350 mm53 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 36% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (170 mm6.7 in), the driest is October (68 mm2.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in May to 82% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 40%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (0 mph) in July to 1 km/h (1 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tallahassee
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October and November: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 68 mm2.7 in to 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F, very wet (170 mm6.7 in) and humid (79% 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 Tallahassee
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 439 to 6 °C42 °F, about 107 mm4.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2271 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 948 to 17 °C63 °F, about 96 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2171 to 22 °C72 °F, about 162 mm6.4 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 2271 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 847 to 20 °C68 °F, about 84 mm3.3 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.
How Tallahassee compares
Compared with Columbus, about 235 km to the north, Tallahassee is on average 1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer and receives 6% more precipitation (1,350 mm53 in vs 1,276 mm50 in). The difference is largest in December (2.5 °C4.5 °F warmer).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Tallahassee is the 39th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 23rd 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: Songcheng (China, Cfa), Fuding (China, Cfa) and Chenzhou (China, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Gainesville 208 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,316 mm52 in
- Columbus 235 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,276 mm50 in
- Jacksonville 252 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,285 mm51 in
- Montgomery 288 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,348 mm53 in
- Tampa 329 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,440 mm57 in
- Daytona Beach 343 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,310 mm52 in
- Lakeland 350 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,267 mm50 in
- Orlando 351 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,301 mm51 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tallahassee?
July is the warmest month in Tallahassee, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tallahassee?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tallahassee?
August is the wettest month with about 170 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 68 mm (2.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Tallahassee?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October and November.
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.