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Climate in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, United States has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 23.2°C and the city receives roughly 1199 mm of precipitation across 135 rainy days a year, with around 1320 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 32.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 13.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Subtropical
Comfort score
69/100

Climate overview

West Palm Beach, United States has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 23.2°C and the city receives roughly 1199 mm of precipitation across 135 rainy days a year, with around 1320 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 32.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 13.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

West Palm Beach is classified as Humid Subtropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average23.2°C
  • Warmest monthJul (32.7°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (13.7°C)
  • Comfort score69/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

West Palm Beach receives about 1199 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 135 rainy days. The wettest month is Jul and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

West Palm Beach sees an estimated 1320 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

West Palm Beach monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan22.7°C13.7°C77 mm9113 h
Feb23.4°C14.4°C77 mm9116 h
Mar25.2°C16.2°C97 mm11105 h
Apr27.7°C18.7°C97 mm11115 h
May30.2°C21.2°C113 mm13102 h
Jun32.1°C23.1°C118 mm13108 h
Jul32.7°C23.7°C128 mm1498 h
Aug32.1°C23.1°C123 mm1496 h
Sep30.2°C21.2°C113 mm13102 h
Oct27.7°C18.7°C92 mm10125 h
Nov25.2°C16.2°C82 mm9124 h
Dec23.4°C14.4°C82 mm9116 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in West Palm Beach are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    23°C / 14°C

    236 mm rain

  • Spring

    28°C / 19°C

    307 mm rain

  • Summer

    32°C / 23°C

    369 mm rain

  • Autumn

    28°C / 19°C

    287 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

West Palm Beach has a climate comfort score of 69/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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