If you are going to Florida then you will need to plan accordingly for the weather that you will experience. Florida beach weather is generally consistent throughout the year in all locations, but the patterns that are found in these areas are all essential. Hurricane season can be difficult in some areas as well.

First, the temperatures that you will experience for Florida travel on the beaches will be in a similar pattern throughout the state. The warmest times will be in the summer months. However, during the winter the temperatures will still be especially warm when compared to what a majority of the country is experiencing. For instance, in the central part of the state, which includes Tampa Bay, Bradenton and Port Charlotte, temperatures will generally have a high of about 90 in July and then to 70 in January. Lows would be around 75 in July and 50 in January.

Depending on the part of the state you are in these temperatures will be significantly different. For instance, in Miami the average high/low in July is 90/77 and then 75/60 in January. If you head all the way up north to the Panhandle area the temperatures will be significantly lower. In Pensacola the average high/low in July is 90/75 and then 60/41 in January. The winter months are a major factor here because the Atlantic Ocean is warmer in all seasons as you go south and the Gulf of Mexico is at a slightly lower temperature.

Rainfall totals are the same throughout the state in terms of the pattern. Rain is more likely to occur in the summer than in other times of the year. One example to know for Florida travel is in West Palm Beach. Whereas monthly totals from December to February are less than three inches in rainfall it can get to be up to eight inches in one month from June to September.

Hurricane season is the most important thing to consider for Florida travel in terms of the weather. Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30 every year. Because a majority of hurricanes and tropical storms form in the Caribbean there is always the risk that a storm will go through the Florida area. Sometimes storms can go beyond the official hurricane season timeline. For instance, in December 2007 Tropical Storm Olga left significant rain totals in the Tampa Bay area.

You should look to consider the Florida beach weather before you plan your Florida travel. Temperatures are comfortable for a majority of the year in all beaches but you should always plan accordingly based on where you are traveling. Don’t forget to watch for the rain that you are more likely to experience and the hurricanes that can take place during the official hurricane season and beyond.

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