In general the best time to visit Pensacola is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in August and it has 4 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during February - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Pensacola in different months
This is the average weather in Pensacola for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during May.
In June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 76 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 199 mm in July.
Climate in Pensacola
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Pensacola for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+26°C
+28°C
+32°C
+32°C
+36°C
+38°C
+40°C
+39°C
+36°C
+34°C
+31°C
+27°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+16°C
+18°C
+21°C
+24°C
+28°C
+30°C
+31°C
+31°C
+30°C
+26°C
+21°C
+18°C
Minimum Temperature
-14°C
-9°C
-4°C
+1°C
+9°C
+13°C
+18°C
+17°C
+10°C
+1°C
-4°C
-11°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
72
73
72
72
73
75
77
78
75
71
72
74
Rain, mm
105
109
119
103
102
175
199
193
151
97
98
111
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Sunny Days
10
8
10
11
10
5
2
4
9
15
13
10
Cloud Days
8
8
8
7
5
3
1
1
3
5
6
8
Rainy Days
13
12
13
12
14
18
21
21
16
11
11
13
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Pensacola during the whole year:
The hottest month in Pensacola is August with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +8°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Pensacola looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Pensacola is August with average humidity going up to 78%. The least humid month is October with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Pensacola during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 15 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 97 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 21 rainy days and 199 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pensacola:
What is the hottest month in Pensacola?
The hottest month in Pensacola is August with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Pensacola?
The coldest month in Pensacola is January with minimum temperatures of +8°C.
Is Pensacola worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Pensacola in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +31°C and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Pensacola?
if you're looking to visit Pensacola when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being October with only 97 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Pensacola, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.