Weather in Kissimmee, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm19%92°73°
- SundayMay 17Light Drizzle—90°74°
- MondayMay 18Overcast13%91°71°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle34%91°71°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle28%92°71°
- ThursdayMay 21Mostly Clear35%94°70°
- FridayMay 22Mostly Clear40%92°70°
- PM 2.5
- 6.7 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.3 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.1 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 76.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:51 AM
- Moonset
- 12:27 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Kissimmee at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 7°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 5 (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 Kissimmee's highest temperatures with a mean of 83°F, while January delivers the coolest weather at 60°F. Precipitation follows its own calendar — June records the heaviest rainfall at 9.2 inches, and November sees the least with just 2.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| February | 63° | 2.4″ | 4 |
| March | 66° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| April | 71° | 2.4″ | 4 |
| May | 77° | 4.2″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 9.2″ | 12 |
| July | 83° | 7.2″ | 12 |
| August | 83° | 8.4″ | 13 |
| September | 81° | 5.9″ | 10 |
| October | 75° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| November | 68° | 2.0″ | 3 |
| December | 63° | 2.1″ | 4 |
Regional context
The humid subtropical climate zone encompasses Kissimmee and surrounding cities, creating shared temperature patterns, seasonal rhythms, and growing conditions across the region.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak migration of painted buntings through central Florida, their brilliant colors flashing through oak hammocks and scrubland edges.
Summer solstice in June marks the longest days, when sunrise occurs around 6:30 AM and sunset stretches past 8:15 PM.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Kissimmee?
- Mid-February typically marks Kissimmee's last spring frost, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Kissimmee?
- June brings the heaviest rainfall with approximately 9.2 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 53 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Kissimmee?
- August records the highest temperatures, with averages around 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Kissimmee?
- January brings the coolest weather, averaging about 60°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Kissimmee?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-February, while warm-season varieties such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does Kissimmee get?
- Approximately 81 rainy days occur in Kissimmee each year.
- What hardiness zone is Kissimmee?
- The USDA hardiness zone for Kissimmee depends on its lowest average winter temperature — use the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Kissimmee, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures hover near 60°F in January and climb to an average of 83°F in July, creating a seasonal swing of 22°F.
Annual precipitation totals about 53 inches, distributed across roughly 81 rainy days throughout the year.
Several factors determine the local climate pattern: latitude at 28.3°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence plant growth cycles, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.