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The best time to visit St. Petersburg

Month-by-month climate averages for St. Petersburg, FL, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit St. Petersburg is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

St. Petersburg is warmest in July (highs near 87°F) and coldest in January (lows around 54°F), with roughly 54 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live St. Petersburg forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

St. Petersburg weather by month

what to expect in St. Petersburg through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is St. Petersburg's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to St. Petersburg by season.

Jan
67°
54°
Mild
Feb
70°
56°
Mild
Mar
73°
59°
Warm
Apr
78°
64°
Warm
May
84°
70°
Warm
Jun
86°
74°
Hot
Jul
87°
75°
Hot
Aug
86°
76°
Hot
Wettest
Sep
86°
74°
Hot
Oct
82°
68°
Warm
Nov
75°
61°
Warm
Dec
71°
57°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit St. Petersburg?
The most comfortable time to visit St. Petersburg is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in St. Petersburg?
July is the warmest month in St. Petersburg, averaging highs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in St. Petersburg?
January is the coldest month in St. Petersburg, with lows around 54°F.
When is the rainy season in St. Petersburg?
The wettest month in St. Petersburg is usually August, out of roughly 54 inches of precipitation across the year.

St. Petersburg month by month