, with very mild winters (though characterized by short cold waves) and hot, humid summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
, overlooking a lagoon called Indian River. Beyond the lagoon lies a long barrier island where Melbourne Beach is located.
of the coldest month (January) is of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 28.6 °C (83.4 °F).
amounts to 1,290 millimeters (50.8 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. At Melbourne airport, in recent decades, the record is -6.5 °C (20.5 °F), set in January 1985.
in Palm Bay is extremely rare. Occasionally, as in January 1977, light snowfalls can occur.
, 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). The record is 39 °C (102 °F), recorded in July 1981.
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, for example by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. 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, although in October there may still be heavy rains.
In May and October it is almost as hot as in summer, even though the humidity is a bit lower.
In March and November, on the other hand, there can be outbreaks of cold air that can bring a bit of cold at night.
hours, we can refer to the city of Orlando, where there are around 3,155 sunshine hours per year. Therefore, the sun shines very often.
temperature ranges between 23 °C (73 °F) and 29 °C (85 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming even in winter.
. Tornadoes are more likely in spring, and somewhat less in autumn, but in these southern latitudes, they can also occur in January and February.
To go to the beach, the weather in May is generally good, with fewer thunderstorms than in summer, however, it can sometimes get a little cool at night in the first half of the month.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.9 °C and a maximum of
22.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.2 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.6 °C, with a minimum of
13.1 °C and a maximum of
24 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.8 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.3 °C, with a minimum of
14.9 °C and a maximum of
25.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
15.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.3 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
22.8 °C, with a minimum of
17.7 °C and a maximum of
27.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.6 °C, with a minimum of
20.9 °C and a maximum of
30.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.7 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
180 mm, distributed over 14 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.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.4 °C, with a minimum of
24.1 °C and a maximum of
32.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
165 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.4 °C and a maximum of
32.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
170 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.9 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
31.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
195 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.3 °C, with a minimum of
21.2 °C and a maximum of
29.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.5 °C, with a minimum of
16.7 °C and a maximum of
26.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19 °C, with a minimum of
13.7 °C and a maximum of
24.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 8 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.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.