When is the best time to go to Gainesville

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gainesville, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gainesville weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gainesville are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gainesville January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 85mm 7hrs 11.3hrs

January in Gainesville is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gainesville.

January is in the winter in Gainesville and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Gainesville February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 104mm 7.7hrs 12hrs

February in Gainesville is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gainesville.

February is in the winter in Gainesville and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Gainesville March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 99mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Gainesville is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gainesville, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Gainesville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Gainesville April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 63mm 10.2hrs 13.7hrs

Gainesville's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gainesville, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Gainesville and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Gainesville May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 90mm 10.3hrs 14.5hrs

May is a a little damp, humid month in Gainesville and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gainesville.

May is in the spring in Gainesville and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Gainesville June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 178mm 9.9hrs 11.3hrs

June is a wet, humid month in Gainesville and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gainesville for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Gainesville and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Gainesville July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 174mm 9.5hrs 12hrs

July in Gainesville is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gainesville for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Gainesville and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 174mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Gainesville August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 193mm 8.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Gainesville is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gainesville for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Gainesville and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Gainesville September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 140mm 8.2hrs 13.7hrs

Gainesville's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gainesville for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gainesville and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Gainesville October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 68mm 7.9hrs 14.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Gainesville and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gainesville, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gainesville and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Gainesville November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 56mm 7.2hrs 11.3hrs

Gainesville's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gainesville, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gainesville and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Gainesville December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 70mm 6.8hrs 12hrs

December in Gainesville is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gainesville.

December is in the winter in Gainesville and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Gainesville weather stats

Gainesville weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: November 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: April 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January 18.9°C 66°F
Wettest month: August 193mm 7.6ins
Warmest sea: August 29.3°C 84.7°F
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