, with very mild winters (though characterized by short cold waves) and hot, humid summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
, at a latitude of 28 degrees north, in a flat area characterized by the presence of several lakes. One of the attractions of the city is the Walt Disney World Resort (or Disneyworld). On the coast east of Orlando we find Cape Canaveral, while further north is Daytona Beach.
of the coldest month (January) is of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F), that of the warmest months (July, August) is of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
amounts to 1,305 millimeters (51.5 inches) per year.
The rains are quite rare, although depending on the year, when it rains, it can rain a lot.
There are several warm periods, in which the temperature reaches or exceeds 25 °C (77 °F). However, after sunset the temperature drops a lot, and at night, it can get cold and fog can form.
can sometimes occur, when the minimum temperature drops to freezing or below. In recent decades, the record is -6.5 °C (20 °F), recorded in January 1977, in January 1981 and in December 1983.
in Orlando is extremely rare. In January 1977, there was a snowfall with a slight accumulation, while in January 2010, there was a light snowfall without accumulation.
, from June to September, is hot and muggy. Due to high humidity, the heat is sweltering. The combination of humidity and temperature can produce a perceived temperature of 40 °C (104 °F) and above.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature usually reaches 36 °C (97 °F). In recent decades, the record is 38 °C (100.5 °F).
The sun often shines, but the sky is not always clear, as cloud coverings can form, which can give rise to thunderstorms. In summer, thunderstorms break almost every day, although it doesn't always rain. There can also be hail and gusts of wind.
or tropical storms. Hurricane season runs from June to November, although the period in which they are most likely is from August to October. Indeed, the city has been hit several times over the past few decades, albeit not in a destructive way. Hurricanes can cause extensive damage, especially along the coast.
, from March to May and from early October to late November, it is generally warm to hot and sunny. The rains are not very frequent (6/8 days a month).
In May and October it is almost as hot as in summer, even though the humidity is lower and the rains are less frequent.
In March and November, on the other hand, there can be outbreaks of cold air that can bring a bit of cold at night.
shines very often.
. Tornadoes in Florida typically form from May to October, during thunderstorms, and are more frequent but less dangerous than in the south-central United States. However, Orlando was hit by destructive tornadoes on February 22/23, 1998 and on February 2, 2007. Tornadoes in this area are most intense during El Niño years.
During the "spring break" period and Easter week, Disneyworld is very crowded, so you can choose the first half of March, even if there is a greater risk of cold at night.
However, also in the first half of May, the heat is generally not excessive.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.9 °C, with a minimum of
9.7 °C and a maximum of
22.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.9 °C in January 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
31.7 °C in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.6 °C, with a minimum of
11.3 °C and a maximum of
23.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.4 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
33.3 °C in February 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.6 °C, with a minimum of
13.2 °C and a maximum of
26.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.1 °C in March 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
33.9 °C in March 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
14.2 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.3 °C, with a minimum of
15.9 °C and a maximum of
28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in April 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in April 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
13.9 kph.
May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.2 °C, with a minimum of
19.1 °C and a maximum of
31.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.9 °C in May 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
37.2 °C in May 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
12.8 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
22 °C and a maximum of
32.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15.6 °C in June 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in June 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
205 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.1 °C, with a minimum of
22.9 °C and a maximum of
33.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
20 °C in July 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in July 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
190 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.8 kph.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.1 °C, with a minimum of
23.2 °C and a maximum of
33.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in August 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
195 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
22.4 °C and a maximum of
32 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
16.7 °C in September 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
35.6 °C in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
160 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.1 °C, with a minimum of
19 °C and a maximum of
29.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
6 °C in October 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.1 °C, with a minimum of
14.6 °C and a maximum of
25.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
2.8 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
32.8 °C in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.6 °C and a maximum of
23.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.4 °C in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
31.1 °C in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.