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Climate in Daytona Beach, Florida: Monthly Weather Averages
Daytona Beach sits at 31 feet above sea level, and its climate, as recorded at the Daytona Beach International Airport, FL station, runs to a yearly mean of 71.5°F. The warmest month is July, averaging 81.9°F with typical highs of 90.2°F; the coldest is January, averaging 58.8°F with lows around 48.5°F. Across a normal year the city receives 51.2 in of precipitation. The full month-by-month picture below comes from the official 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals — the 30-year averages the National Weather Service itself uses — so it describes the Daytona Beach climate you should actually plan around, whether you are timing a visit, weighing a move, or just settling an argument about which month is best.
Daytona Beach climate month by month
The table below is the complete 1991–2020 normals profile for Daytona Beach: average high, average low and mean temperature, rainfall, and snowfall for every month. Read down the Mean column to feel the year's rhythm — Daytona Beach's temperature range runs from 58.8°F in January to 81.9°F in July.
| Month | Avg High (°F) | Avg Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.0 | 48.5 | 58.8 | 2.73 | — |
| February | 71.7 | 51.1 | 61.4 | 2.34 | — |
| March | 75.5 | 54.8 | 65.2 | 3.63 | — |
| April | 80.2 | 60.1 | 70.2 | 2.23 | — |
| May | 85.0 | 66.2 | 75.6 | 3.69 | — |
| June | 88.6 | 71.8 | 80.2 | 6.94 | — |
| July | 90.2 | 73.5 | 81.9 | 6.01 | — |
| August | 89.8 | 74.1 | 81.9 | 6.58 | — |
| September | 87.3 | 72.9 | 80.1 | 7.15 | — |
| October | 82.2 | 66.7 | 74.4 | 4.85 | — |
| November | 76.1 | 57.9 | 67.0 | 2.76 | — |
| December | 71.5 | 52.1 | 61.8 | 2.34 | — |
| Year | 80.6 | 62.5 | 71.5 | 51.25 | — |
How to read the colors:below freezingcoldcoolmildwarmhot. Bands are colored by each cell's own temperature, so a whole year reads at a glance.
NOAA does not publish monthly snowfall normals for this station, so the snow column is shown as —; the temperature and precipitation normals for this station are complete.
Daytona Beach through the seasons
Winter in Daytona Beach averages highs of 69.0–71.7°F and lows of 48.5–52.1°F, a seasonal mean of 60.7°F. The three months together bring 7.4 in of precipitation — about 14% of the city's yearly total — with January the wettest of the three at 2.73 in. This is the city's gentle season — the coolest quarter of the year still averages shirt-sleeve afternoons, which is exactly why it draws winter visitors.
Spring in Daytona Beach averages highs of 75.5–85.0°F and lows of 54.8–66.2°F, a seasonal mean of 70.3°F. The three months together bring 9.6 in of precipitation — about 19% of the city's yearly total — with May the wettest of the three at 3.69 in. The season is a transition: the average temperature climbs 10.4°F from March to May, and by late spring Daytona Beach is firmly into warm territory, with May rainfall of 3.69 in to plan around.
Summer in Daytona Beach averages highs of 88.6–90.2°F and lows of 71.8–74.1°F, a seasonal mean of 81.3°F. The three months together bring 19.5 in of precipitation — about 38% of the city's yearly total — with June the wettest of the three at 6.94 in. Summers are hot in the classic sense — most afternoons reach the 90s, and shade, water, and air conditioning shape the daily routine.
Fall in Daytona Beach averages highs of 76.1–87.3°F and lows of 57.9–72.9°F, a seasonal mean of 73.8°F. The three months together bring 14.8 in of precipitation — about 29% of the city's yearly total — with September the wettest of the three at 7.15 in. Temperatures ease off through the season — the monthly mean drops 13.1°F from September to November — and fall is when Daytona Beach's weather turns cooler and wetter, while nights stay mostly frost-free into December.
Best and worst months to visit Daytona Beach
Ranking every month by its normals — mild mean temperatures score best, heavy rain and snow count against — the most comfortable months to visit Daytona Beach are:
AprilMayNovember
April leads the list: average highs of 80.2°F, lows of 60.1°F, and 2.23 in of rain. The other picks, May and November, offer the same balance in Daytona Beach's shoulder seasons. At the other end, August is usually the month to avoid — the least comfortable mix of temperature and rainfall, with a mean temperature of 81.9°F and 6.58 in of precipitation.
How Daytona Beach compares
Across the 124 cities in our dataset, the typical city averages 57.9°F for the year and 36.3 in of precipitation. Daytona Beach runs 13.6°F warmer than that typical city and wetter by 14.9 in a year, ranking #13 of 124 for annual warmth and #21 of 124 for precipitation (wettest first). Its year-round temperature swing — warmest month minus coldest — is 23.1°F, which puts it in the mild, ocean- or latitude-softened camp.
Within Florida, Daytona Beach is #7 of 8 for warmth of the cities we track. See the Florida climate overview for the full state comparison, including Key West (warmest, 78.9°F yearly mean) and Jacksonville (coolest, 69.2°F).
Planning notes for Daytona Beach
For anyone relocating: average lows never drop below freezing in any month, so hard freezes are events, not seasons; 1 month averages highs of 90°F or more, making air conditioning a core cost of summer life; 8 months of the year average between 55°F and 80°F, the band most people find comfortable without heating or cooling. Those four facts, all straight from the normals table above, shape everything from a Daytona Beach wardrobe to its utility bills.
Daytona Beach climate FAQ
What is the warmest month in Daytona Beach?
July is the warmest month in Daytona Beach, with a mean temperature of 81.9°F, average highs of 90.2°F and average lows of 73.5°F (1991–2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Daytona Beach?
January is the coldest month, averaging 58.8°F, with highs of 69.0°F and lows of 48.5°F.
How much rain does Daytona Beach get in a year?
Daytona Beach averages 51.25 in of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September (7.15 in) and the driest is April (2.23 in).
When is the best time of year to visit Daytona Beach?
By the normals, the most comfortable months are April, May, November — mild average temperatures with moderate rainfall. August is typically the least comfortable month.
Source: 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) — ncei.noaa.gov. Station: Daytona Beach International Airport, FL (USW00012834), elevation 31 ft. Figures checked October 2026.