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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 November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

St. Petersburg is warmest in July (highs near 91°F) and coldest in January (lows around 55°F), with roughly 44 inches of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and November.

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

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
68°
55°
Mild
Feb
72°
58°
Warm
Mar
77°
63°
Warm
Apr
81°
67°
Warm
May
87°
73°
Hot
Jun
88°
76°
Hot
Jul
91°
79°
Hot
Aug
89°
79°
Hot
Sep
88°
76°
Hot
Oct
83°
69°
Warm
Wettest
Nov
78°
64°
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 November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in St. Petersburg?
July is the warmest month in St. Petersburg, averaging highs near 91°F.
What is the coldest month in St. Petersburg?
January is the coldest month in St. Petersburg, with lows around 55°F.
When is the rainy season in St. Petersburg?
The wettest month in St. Petersburg is usually October, out of roughly 44 inches of precipitation across the year.

St. Petersburg month by month