Best time to visit West Palm Beach: weather by month
West Palm Beach is warm all year. The real choice is between drier, milder winters and hot, wet summers. Here's what NOAA's long-term averages show.
Reviewed October 2026
West Palm Beach weather by month
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020, West Palm Beach International Airport weather station. Averages, not a forecast. Hurricane season dates: National Hurricane Center.
The whole year at a glance
Averages for 1991–2020 at West Palm Beach International Airport:
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain (inches) | Days with 0.1 inch of rain or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.7°F | 57.9°F | 3.47 | 4.6 |
| February | 76.7°F | 60.1°F | 2.63 | 4.3 |
| March | 79.2°F | 63.0°F | 3.31 | 4.4 |
| April | 82.2°F | 67.5°F | 3.68 | 4.9 |
| May | 85.7°F | 71.7°F | 4.91 | 6.8 |
| June | 88.3°F | 75.0°F | 8.48 | 11.2 |
| July | 90.0°F | 76.1°F | 5.63 | 9.5 |
| August | 89.9°F | 76.5°F | 8.68 | 12.0 |
| September | 88.0°F | 75.8°F | 7.96 | 11.1 |
| October | 84.7°F | 72.6°F | 5.90 | 7.4 |
| November | 80.0°F | 66.1°F | 3.62 | 5.0 |
| December | 76.5°F | 61.5°F | 3.48 | 4.9 |
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What the numbers say
- Driest, mildest stretch: November through April. Each of these months averages about 5 rainy days or fewer, with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s.
- Hottest and wettest: June through September. Highs average 88 to 90°F, and June, August and September each average 11 or more rainy days.
- Coolest nights: January. The average low is about 58°F, so pack a light layer for evenings.
Hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The National Hurricane Center puts the peak on September 10, with most activity between mid-August and mid-October.
If you travel in those months, check your hotel's and airline's cancellation policies before you book, consider travel insurance, and watch the National Hurricane Center in the days before your trip. If local officials order an evacuation, follow it.
Sources
- U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020: West Palm Beach International Airport (USW00012844), NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
- Tropical Cyclone Climatology, National Hurricane Center