Our verdict
The best time to visit West Palm Beach is October
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 30℃ (86℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 32℃ (89℉) on the hottest days of the year. The average low temperatures in winter float around 18℃ (64℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 14℃ (58℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in West Palm Beach, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around July. On average it rains the most days in August, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit West Palm Beach, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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West Palm Beach seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in West Palm Beach as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach
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 West Palm Beach 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.
West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach 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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West Palm Beach in January
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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West Palm Beach in February
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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West Palm Beach in March
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in March, 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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West Palm Beach in April
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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West Palm Beach in May
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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West Palm Beach in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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West Palm Beach in July
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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West Palm Beach in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 93mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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West Palm Beach in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 73mm (3") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
West Palm Beach in October
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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West Palm Beach in November
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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West Palm Beach in December
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to West Palm Beach in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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