Our verdict
The best time to visit Pensacola is March-April
The very hottest temperatures in Pensacola get to around 35℃ (95℉) in the height of summer. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 4℃ (39℉) around January.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Pensacola, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. 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 Pensacola in December. Head over there in May instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Pensacola, the weather and stats by month and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!
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Pensacola seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Pensacola as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Pensacola 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 Pensacola
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 Pensacola 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.
Pensacola 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 Pensacola 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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Pensacola in January
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Pensacola in February
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Pensacola in March
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola 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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Pensacola in April
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola 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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Pensacola in May
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Pensacola in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Pensacola in July
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Pensacola in August
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Pensacola in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Pensacola in October
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola 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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Pensacola in November
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola 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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Pensacola in December
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pensacola in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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