Palm Bay weather by month
Average highs run from 72°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 52°F. It gets 51 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to May.
Best time to visit Palm Bay
For comfortable weather, go in November to May. 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 | 72°F | 52°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| February | 74°F | 54°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| March | 77°F | 58°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| April | 81°F | 63°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| June | 88°F | 73°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in | 10 | 12 | 0 | hot |
| July | 90°F | 74°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in | 10 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| August | 89°F | 75°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in | 10 | 18 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 74°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 8 | 0 | hot |
| October | 84°F | 69°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| November | 77°F | 61°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| December | 74°F | 56°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| Year | 82°F avg | 65°F avg | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 73 | 63 | 2 |
"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 Melbourne Intl. Airport, FL (USW00012838), 4.8 miles from the city center; snowfall from Melbourne Wfo, FL. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Palm Bay
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 21m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 13h 55m. The earliest sunset comes around November 24 (5:26 pm) and the latest around June 22 (8:22 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 101 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 am | 5:48 pm | 10h 34m |
| February | 7:00 am | 6:13 pm | 11h 13m |
| March | 7:32 am | 7:31 pm | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:57 am | 7:47 pm | 12h 50m |
| May | 6:33 am | 8:05 pm | 13h 32m |
| June | 6:26 am | 8:20 pm | 13h 54m |
| July | 6:36 am | 8:20 pm | 13h 44m |
| August | 6:52 am | 8:00 pm | 13h 08m |
| September | 7:08 am | 7:27 pm | 12h 19m |
| October | 7:23 am | 6:52 pm | 11h 30m |
| November | 6:44 am | 5:29 pm | 10h 45m |
| December | 7:06 am | 5:28 pm | 10h 22m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.5°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Palm Bay.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Palm Bay?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 74°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Palm Bay?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 52°F and highs of 72°F.
What is the rainiest month in Palm Bay?
September gets the most precipitation, 7.6 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.0 inches.
Does it snow in Palm Bay?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Palm Bay?
For comfortable weather, November to May. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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