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
6°C 61mm 5.9hrs 10.9hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Gainesville and the temperature is generally cool.

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.

January is in the winter in Gainesville and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Gainesville February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 69mm 6.4hrs 11.8hrs

February in Gainesville is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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.

February is in the winter in Gainesville and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Gainesville March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 105mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Gainesville is characteristically cool and damp.

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.

March is in the spring in Gainesville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 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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April

Gainesville April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 108mm 8.7hrs 14hrs

Gainesville's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

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.

April is in the spring in Gainesville and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Gainesville May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 127mm 10.3hrs 15hrs

May is a wet month in Gainesville and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly 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 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 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
26°C 111mm 11hrs 10.9hrs

Warm, humid and damp weather often prevails in Gainesville during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Gainesville and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Gainesville July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 86mm 11.2hrs 11.8hrs

July in Gainesville is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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.

July is in the summer in Gainesville and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Gainesville August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 86mm 10.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Gainesville is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Gainesville and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 86mm 3.4 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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September

Gainesville September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 106mm 8.7hrs 14hrs

Gainesville's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Gainesville and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 106mm 4.2 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Gainesville October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 87mm 8.5hrs 15hrs

October is a a little damp month in Gainesville and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gainesville, with some inordinately 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 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 87mm 3.4 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Gainesville November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 109mm 6hrs 10.9hrs

Cool and damp weather often prevails in Gainesville during the month of November

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.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gainesville and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Gainesville December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 91mm 5.5hrs 11.8hrs

December in Gainesville is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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.

December is in the winter in Gainesville and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gainesville with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Gainesville weather stats

Gainesville weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.7°C 89.1°F
Driest month: January 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 11.2hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: May 127mm 5ins
Warmest sea: August 23.8°C 74.8°F
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