Weather in Bonita Springs, Florida
Flowers spill across the islands. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—91°70°
- SundayMay 17Light Drizzle51%91°72°
- MondayMay 18Overcast75%92°71°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Showers89%93°73°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Showers70%90°72°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast49%93°72°
- FridayMay 22Overcast55%92°73°
- PM 2.5
- 7.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.8 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.6 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 73.0 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
- ♊︎ Gemini
Flowers spill across the islands
Bonita Springs at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 7°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 24 (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 the warmest temperatures to Bonita Springs (~84°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~65°F). June sees peak rainfall at 10.3 inches, with February marking the driest period at 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
Bonita Springs falls within a humid subtropical climate region that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the return of Swallow-tailed Kites to Southwest Florida, their distinctive white and black forms appearing over wetlands as they begin their breeding season.
Red maple trees complete their spring flowering cycle by early May, their small red blooms giving way to winged seeds that helicopter down to the forest floor.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Bonita Springs?
- Bonita Springs typically experiences its last spring frost around mid-February, with the first fall frost returning around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Bonita Springs?
- June brings the heaviest rainfall with about 10.3 inches on average; the city receives roughly 53 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Bonita Springs?
- August typically records the warmest temperatures, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Bonita Springs?
- January typically brings the coldest weather, averaging about 65°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Bonita Springs?
- 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 until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Bonita Springs get?
- Bonita Springs experiences about 74 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Bonita Springs?
- Bonita Springs'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
Bonita Springs, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 65°F while July averages 83°F — a 18°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Bonita Springs receives about 53 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 74 rainy days.
Several factors determine the local weather patterns: latitude (26.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence what grows here, when frost occurs, and the daily weather patterns.