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Climate in Orlando, Florida: Monthly Weather Averages

By the AverageClimate Editorial Team · Last updated: October 2026

Orlando sits at 90 feet above sea level, and its climate, as recorded at the Orlando International Airport, FL station, runs to a yearly mean of 73.0°F. The warmest month is July, averaging 82.6°F with typical highs of 92.0°F; the coldest is January, averaging 60.6°F with lows around 49.5°F. Across a normal year the city receives 51.5 in of precipitation and 0.0 in of snow. 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 Orlando 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.

Orlando climate month by month

The table below is the complete 1991–2020 normals profile for Orlando: average high, average low and mean temperature, rainfall, and snowfall for every month. Read down the Mean column to feel the year's rhythm — Orlando's temperature range runs from 60.6°F in January to 82.6°F in July.

How to read the colors:below freezingcoldcoolmildwarmhot. Bands are colored by each cell's own temperature, so a whole year reads at a glance.

Orlando through the seasons

Winter in Orlando averages highs of 71.8–74.9°F and lows of 49.5–52.9°F, a seasonal mean of 62.5°F. The three months together bring 7.0 in of precipitation — about 14% of the city's yearly total — with December the wettest of the three at 2.48 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 Orlando averages highs of 78.9–88.4°F and lows of 55.8–66.3°F, a seasonal mean of 72.3°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 4.02 in. The season is a transition: the average temperature climbs 10.0°F from March to May, and by late spring Orlando is firmly into warm territory, with May rainfall of 4.02 in to plan around.

Summer in Orlando averages highs of 90.8–92.0°F and lows of 71.6–73.7°F, a seasonal mean of 82.1°F. The three months together bring 23.2 in of precipitation — about 45% of the city's yearly total — with June the wettest of the three at 8.05 in. Summers are hot in the classic sense — most afternoons reach the 90s, and shade, water, and air conditioning shape the daily routine. It is also the storm season: June alone averages 8.05 in of rain, much of it in heavy downpours.

Fall in Orlando averages highs of 78.3–89.6°F and lows of 58.2–72.4°F, a seasonal mean of 74.9°F. The three months together bring 11.6 in of precipitation — about 23% of the city's yearly total — with September the wettest of the three at 6.37 in. Temperatures ease off through the season — the monthly mean drops 12.8°F from September to November — and fall is when Orlando's weather turns crisp and dry, while nights stay mostly frost-free into December.

Best and worst months to visit Orlando

Ranking every month by its normals — mild mean temperatures score best, heavy rain and snow count against — the most comfortable months to visit Orlando are:

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March leads the list: average highs of 78.9°F, lows of 55.8°F, and 3.03 in of rain, with snow a non-factor at 0.0 in. The other picks, April and November, offer the same balance in Orlando'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 82.6°F and 7.69 in of precipitation.

How Orlando compares

Across the 114 cities in our dataset, the typical city averages 57.8°F for the year and 35.7 in of precipitation. Orlando runs 15.2°F warmer than that typical city and wetter by 15.8 in a year, ranking #12 of 114 for annual warmth and #17 of 114 for precipitation (wettest first). Its year-round temperature swing — warmest month minus coldest — is 22.0°F, which puts it in the mild, ocean- or latitude-softened camp.

Within Florida, Orlando is #6 of 7 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 Orlando

For anyone relocating: average lows never drop below freezing in any month, so hard freezes are events, not seasons; 3 months average highs of 90°F or more, making air conditioning a core cost of summer life; days and nights differ by 20.5°F on average — a big desert-style swing that rewards dressing in layers year-round; 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 Orlando wardrobe to its utility bills.

Orlando climate FAQ

Source: 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) — ncei.noaa.gov. Station: Orlando International Airport, FL (USW00012815), elevation 90 ft. Figures checked October 2026.