Gainesville weather by month
Warmest month
July
90°F (32°C) average high
Coolest month
January
45°F (7°C) average low
Wettest month
June
4 in (101 mm) of rain
Driest month
November
1.4 in (36 mm) of rain
Average temperature and rainfall in Gainesville by month
Averages of the daily highs and lows recorded in each month, with total rainfall, mean humidity and mean wind speed.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Record low / high | Rainfall | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F | 45°F | 23°F / 81°F | 1.5 in | 71% | 6 mph |
| February | 73°F | 52°F | 33°F / 85°F | 1.6 in | 72% | 6 mph |
| March | 77°F | 55°F | 27°F / 90°F | 1.8 in | 68% | 7 mph |
| April | 83°F | 61°F | 48°F / 90°F | 1.7 in | 71% | 7 mph |
| May | 86°F | 65°F | 47°F / 96°F | 2.4 in | 69% | 7 mph |
| June | 90°F | 72°F | 62°F / 96°F | 4 in | 75% | 5 mph |
| July | 90°F | 73°F | 70°F / 98°F | 2.9 in | 79% | 5 mph |
| August | 90°F | 74°F | 68°F / 96°F | 3.5 in | 79% | 5 mph |
| September | 88°F | 71°F | 62°F / 96°F | 3.7 in | 77% | 5 mph |
| October | 83°F | 64°F | 46°F / 91°F | 1.5 in | 75% | 6 mph |
| November | 75°F | 56°F | 37°F / 88°F | 1.4 in | 78% | 6 mph |
| December | 71°F | 51°F | 24°F / 84°F | 2 in | 76% | 6 mph |
Frost and snow-likely months in Gainesville
No month in Gainesville averages a night of 36°F (2°C) or below. The coldest month is January with an average low of 45°F (7°C) and a record low of 23°F (-5°C), so frost is rare and snow is very unlikely.
These records carry temperature and precipitation, not snowfall totals.
Best time to visit Gainesville
The most comfortable time to visit Gainesville is generally February to March and November, balancing mild daytime temperatures against the driest stretch of the year. The city has a moderate seasonal swing and rain concentrates around June, totalling about 27.9 in (708 mm) a year.
Travellers who prefer heat should aim for July, when highs average 90°F (32°C). June is the month to avoid if rain would spoil your plans — it averages 4 in (101 mm), roughly 3× the rainfall of the driest month (November).
Gainesville climate: your questions
Does it snow in Gainesville?
No: the coldest month in Gainesville is January with an average low of 45°F (7°C) and a record low of 23°F (-5°C), so snow is very unlikely. What is falling now: Gainesville weather today.
Which months are best for visiting Gainesville?
February to March and November are the most comfortable months in Gainesville, with highs near 75°F (24°C). July is the warmest month, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day; June is the wettest, with 4 in (101 mm); and January is the coolest, with lows near 45°F (7°C). What it is doing today: Gainesville weather today.
Source: OpenWeather historical and statistical weather data. Values are long-term averages, not a forecast — see the Gainesville forecast for what is happening now.
Nearest cities: Monthly climate
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