Weather in Orlando, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm12%93°72°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—92°75°
- MondayMay 18Overcast11%93°69°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle32%88°74°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast23%91°74°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast34%94°74°
- FridayMay 22Overcast39%89°74°
- PM 2.5
- 7.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 10.2 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.5 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 79.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:50 AM
- Moonset
- 12:27 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Orlando at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 82°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: February 6 (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
August brings Orlando's highest temperatures (~83°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~61°F). June sees peak rainfall at 8.1 inches, dropping to just 1.8 inches in November.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| February | 64° | 2.0″ | 4 |
| March | 67° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| April | 72° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| May | 77° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 8.1″ | 12 |
| July | 83° | 7.5″ | 12 |
| August | 83° | 7.7″ | 12 |
| September | 81° | 6.4″ | 9 |
| October | 76° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| November | 68° | 1.8″ | 3 |
| December | 63° | 2.5″ | 4 |
Regional context
Orlando falls within a humid subtropical climate region. Cities in this zone share comparable temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL, Palm Bay, FL.
Naturalist notes
By late May, red-winged blackbirds have finished their second broods in Orlando's marshes and wetlands.
Southern magnolia trees release their fragrant white blooms during May and June throughout the city.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Orlando?
- Mid-February typically marks Orlando's last spring frost, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Orlando?
- June brings the heaviest rainfall with about 8.1 inches on average; Orlando receives roughly 51 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Orlando?
- August typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Orlando?
- January typically brings the coldest weather, averaging about 61°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Orlando?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-February; warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Orlando get?
- Orlando experiences about 77 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Orlando?
- Orlando's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; use the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Orlando, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate. January temperatures hover near 61°F while July averages 83°F — a 22°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 51 inches across roughly 77 rainy days in Orlando.
Several factors shape the local weather patterns: latitude (28.5°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements determine what grows here, when frost occurs, and daily weather conditions.