Orlando climate: weather by month, temperature, rain (2024)

The climate of Orlando is subtropical, with very mild winters (though characterized by short cold waves) and hot, humid summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
The city is located in central Florida, at a latitude of 28 degrees north, in a flat area characterized by the presence of several lakes. One of the attractions of the city is the Walt Disney World Resort (or Disneyworld). On the coast east of Orlando we find Cape Canaveral, while further north is Daytona Beach.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F), that of the warmest months (July, August) is of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,305 millimeters (51.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest month (November) to 205 mm (8.1 in) in the wettest (June). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter, from December to February, is very mild and sunny.
The rains are quite rare, although depending on the year, when it rains, it can rain a lot.
There are several warm periods, in which the temperature reaches or exceeds 25 °C (77 °F). However, after sunset the temperature drops a lot, and at night, it can get cold and fog can form.
In addition, short cold spells can sometimes occur, when the minimum temperature drops to freezing or below. In recent decades, the record is -6.5 °C (20 °F), recorded in January 1977, in January 1981 and in December 1983.
Snow in Orlando is extremely rare. In January 1977, there was a snowfall with a slight accumulation, while in January 2010, there was a light snowfall without accumulation.

The summer, from June to September, is hot and muggy. Due to high humidity, the heat is sweltering. The combination of humidity and temperature can produce a perceived temperature of 40 °C (104 °F) and above.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature usually reaches 36 °C (97 °F). In recent decades, the record is 38 °C (100.5 °F).
The sun often shines, but the sky is not always clear, as cloud coverings can form, which can give rise to thunderstorms. In summer, thunderstorms break almost every day, although it doesn't always rain. There can also be hail and gusts of wind.
Between late summer and early autumn, Orlando can be affected by hurricanes or tropical storms. Hurricane season runs from June to November, although the period in which they are most likely is from August to October. Indeed, the city has been hit several times over the past few decades, albeit not in a destructive way. Hurricanes can cause extensive damage, especially along the coast.

In spring and autumn, from March to May and from early October to late November, it is generally warm to hot and sunny. The rains are not very frequent (6/8 days a month).
In May and October it is almost as hot as in summer, even though the humidity is lower and the rains are less frequent.
In March and November, on the other hand, there can be outbreaks of cold air that can bring a bit of cold at night.

On average, there are around 3,155 sunshine hours per year. Therefore, the sun shines very often. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

From time to time, Orlando can be affected by tornadoes. Tornadoes in Florida typically form from May to October, during thunderstorms, and are more frequent but less dangerous than in the south-central United States. However, Orlando was hit by destructive tornadoes on February 22/23, 1998 and on February 2, 2007. Tornadoes in this area are most intense during El Niño years.

Best Time

To visit Orlando you can choose the period from mid-March to mid-April.
During the "spring break" period and Easter week, Disneyworld is very crowded, so you can choose the first half of March, even if there is a greater risk of cold at night.
However, also in the first half of May, the heat is generally not excessive.

See also the climate of Florida.

Orlando - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.9 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -3.9 °C (25 °F) in January 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -3.4 °C (25.9 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) in February 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F) in March 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 33.9 °C (93 °F) in March 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in April 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in April 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F) in May 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in May 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in June 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in June 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F) in July 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in July 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 190 mm (7.5 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in August 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it dropped to 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) in September 2006.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in October 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.2 °F) and a maximum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.8 °C (37 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -4.4 °C (24.1 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F) in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).