Our verdict
The best time to visit Destin is November
In summer, the temperature in Destin can rise as high as 33℃ (92℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of 5℃ (41℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Destin when the days are longest, you should visit in July. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Destin in August. Head over there in May instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
For more information about when to travel to Destin, the monthly weather breakdown and the best information and tools to book your trip, continue reading below.
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Destin seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Destin as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Destin is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Destin
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Destin for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Destin climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Destin for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Destin in January
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Destin in February
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Destin in March
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Destin in April
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Destin in May
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Destin in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Destin in July
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 93mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Destin in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 111mm (4") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Destin in September
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Destin in October
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 76mm (3") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Destin in November
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Destin in December
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Destin in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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