Climate in Orlando — Annual Weather Overview
Orlando has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest month is August (average high 31.9°C) and the coolest is January (21.4°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 10.5°C between August and January. Annual rainfall totals around 1809mm. September is the wettest month at 369.8mm, while January averages just 40.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.7 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 29.0°C, 304mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 31.6°C, 755mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 27.3°C, 583mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 22.7°C, 168mm rain.
Orlando — Monthly Temperatures
Orlando — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Orlando stays reasonable all year.
Orlando weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4°C | 11.5°C | 40.4mm | 8.6h | 8 | 10/10 |
| February | 24.8°C | 13.6°C | 55.0mm | 9.2h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 28.0°C | 16.0°C | 62.2mm | 10.1h | 8 | 10/10 |
| April | 28.3°C | 17.8°C | 119.0mm | 10.7h | 12 | 9/10 |
| May | 30.6°C | 19.9°C | 122.4mm | 11.7h | 14 | 9/10 |
| June | 31.4°C | 22.6°C | 231.5mm | 10.3h | 22 | 8/10 |
| July | 31.6°C | 23.8°C | 248.4mm | 10.5h | 26 | 8/10 |
| August | 31.9°C | 24.1°C | 274.8mm | 10.2h | 26 | 8/10 |
| September | 29.7°C | 22.7°C | 369.8mm | 9.2h | 24 | 8/10 |
| October | 27.8°C | 19.7°C | 85.5mm | 9.7h | 12 | 10/10 |
| November | 24.4°C | 16.6°C | 127.3mm | 7.9h | 9 | 9/10 |
| December | 21.9°C | 12.7°C | 72.5mm | 8.0h | 6 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Orlando and the Orlando rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Orlando have?
Orlando has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Average highs range from 21.4°C in January to 31.9°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Orlando?
August is the hottest month in Orlando, with average highs of 31.9°C and lows of 24.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Orlando?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 21.4°C and lows of 11.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Orlando?
September is the wettest month, averaging 369.8mm of rainfall over around 24 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Orlando?
Rainy season in Orlando runs April to September and November, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Orlando get per year?
Orlando receives around 1809mm of rain per year. The driest month is January (40.4mm).
When is the best time to visit Orlando?
The best time to visit Orlando is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.