Climate almanac

Gainesville

Florida, United States · 29.65°, -82.32°

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What is the climate like in Gainesville?

The best time to visit Gainesville is typically October – May, with trip comfort peaking in November (7.6/10). Gainesville is warmest in July, when daily highs average 91°F (33°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 46°F (8°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 45 in (1135 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitOctober – May — comfort peaks in November (7.6/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 91°F (33°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 46°F (8°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (7.1 in (180 mm))
  • Driest monthNovember (2.1 in (52 mm))
  • Annual precipitation45 in (1135 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromGainesville Rgnl AP, 6 km away (1960-2026)