Weather Guide

Gainesville, Florida, United States Average Monthly Weather

Weather score61Good annual avg

Best months: May, October, April

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 27°C, sunshine averages 7.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 1334mm. Sea temperatures average 23°C across the year.

Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

27°C

Rain

1334mm

Annual total

Sun

7.9h

Sea

23°C

Weather score

61

Good avg

Seasonal climate calendar

Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Gainesville, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October28°C average high

October is close to Gainesville's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October65mm average rain

October is one of Gainesville's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October7.3 hours average sun

October is below Gainesville's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October26°C average sea

October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October74 weather score

October scores above Gainesville's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsApril to June and September to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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