Weather in Tallahassee, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:56 AM
- Moonset
- 12:45 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Tallahassee at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 18 (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 | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | 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
July brings Tallahassee's warmest temperatures at around 83°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at roughly 52°F. Rainfall reaches its peak in June with 7.8 inches and drops to its lowest point in November with 3.1 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| February | 56° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| March | 61° | 5.2″ | 6 |
| April | 67° | 3.5″ | 4 |
| May | 75° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| June | 81° | 7.8″ | 10 |
| July | 83° | 7.1″ | 11 |
| August | 82° | 7.6″ | 10 |
| September | 79° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| October | 70° | 3.2″ | 4 |
| November | 60° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| December | 54° | 4.2″ | 6 |
Regional context
Tallahassee falls within a humid subtropical climate region that extends across nearby cities. This classification means similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions throughout the area.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the breeding calls of chuck-will's-widows echoing through Tallahassee's woodlands as these nightjars establish territories.
Southern magnolia trees reach full bloom during late May, filling the air with their distinctive lemony fragrance.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Tallahassee?
- Tallahassee's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-March, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Tallahassee?
- June stands as the wettest month with about 7.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 59 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Tallahassee?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Tallahassee?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 52°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Tallahassee?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March; warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Tallahassee get?
- Tallahassee averages about 77 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Tallahassee?
- Tallahassee's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Tallahassee, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 52°F while July averages 83°F — a 30°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Tallahassee receives about 59 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 77 rainy days.
Several factors determine the local weather patterns: latitude at 30.5°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence what grows here, when frost occurs, and the daily weather patterns.