Gainesville weather by month
Average highs run from 67°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 43°F. It gets 48 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are October to April.
Best time to visit Gainesville
For comfortable weather, go in October to April. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 6 | mild |
| February | 71°F | 46°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| March | 76°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| April | 82°F | 56°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| May | 87°F | 63°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 11 | 0 | hot |
| June | 90°F | 70°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in | 11 | 18 | 0 | hot |
| July | 91°F | 72°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in | 11 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| August | 91°F | 72°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in | 10 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 69°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| October | 82°F | 61°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| November | 75°F | 51°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| December | 69°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| Year | 81°F avg | 58°F avg | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 73 | 90 | 15 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Gainesville Regional Airport, FL (USW00012816), 4.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Gainesville
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 14m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 03m. The earliest sunset comes around November 27 (5:29 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:33 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 125 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 am | 5:52 pm | 10h 27m |
| February | 7:08 am | 6:18 pm | 11h 09m |
| March | 7:39 am | 7:37 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:02 am | 7:56 pm | 12h 53m |
| May | 6:36 am | 8:15 pm | 13h 38m |
| June | 6:28 am | 8:31 pm | 14h 02m |
| July | 6:39 am | 8:31 pm | 13h 52m |
| August | 6:57 am | 8:09 pm | 13h 12m |
| September | 7:14 am | 7:34 pm | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:31 am | 6:58 pm | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:54 am | 5:33 pm | 10h 39m |
| December | 7:17 am | 5:31 pm | 10h 15m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Gainesville with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Gainesville getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.1°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Gainesville.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gainesville?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 72°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Gainesville?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 43°F and highs of 67°F.
What is the rainiest month in Gainesville?
June gets the most precipitation, 7.6 inches on average. November is the driest at 1.8 inches.
Does it snow in Gainesville?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Gainesville?
For comfortable weather, October to April. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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