Weather in Golden Gate, Florida
Flowers spill across the islands. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—92°70°
- SundayMay 17Showers50%92°73°
- MondayMay 18Drizzle88%92°73°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle90%90°74°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Showers74%90°73°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast55%93°72°
- FridayMay 22Overcast58%93°73°
- PM 2.5
- 6.4 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 8.8 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 1.4 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 70.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:57 AM
- Moonset
- 12:23 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Flowers spill across the islands
Golden Gate at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 4°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| April | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | — | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Golden Gate's warmest month is August (~84°F mean) and its coldest is January (~65°F). Rainfall peaks in June (10.3 inches) and bottoms out in February (1.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65° | 2.4″ | 3 |
| February | 67° | 1.5″ | 2 |
| March | 70° | 1.9″ | 3 |
| April | 74° | 1.9″ | 3 |
| May | 78° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| June | 82° | 10.3″ | 11 |
| July | 83° | 8.6″ | 13 |
| August | 84° | 8.8″ | 14 |
| September | 82° | 8.5″ | 11 |
| October | 78° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| November | 72° | 1.9″ | 2 |
| December | 67° | 1.6″ | 3 |
Regional context
Golden Gate sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Golden Gate?
- Golden Gate's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Golden Gate?
- June is the wettest month with about 10.3 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 53 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Golden Gate?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Golden Gate?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 65°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Golden Gate?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Golden Gate get?
- Golden Gate averages about 74 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Golden Gate?
- Golden Gate's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Golden Gate, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 65°F while July averages 83°F — a 18°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Golden Gate receives about 53 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 74 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (26.2°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.