We’ve endured a long, hot summer this year with temperatures running above average each month, so it’s no surprise we look at the calendar about now patiently waiting for less stifling air.

What You Need To Know

  • Dry season arrives mid-October on average

  • It typically lasts through mid-May

  • Rain occurs maybe once a week

  • Temps and dew points are much lower

We’re almost there, with a feel of Florida fall about to sweep in and keep us much more comfortable for the next seven months.

On average, our second, and for many of us most important season arrives in mid-October and runs through approximately mid-May. 

It’s known as dry season, and if you’re new to the area, it is the most wonderful time of the year.

We go from air you can wear and daily afternoon downpours courtesy of the inland moving sea breezes, to cold fronts dropping well to our south bringing rain once a week or so.

These fronts reinforce the drier, cooler air we enjoy for over half the year.

Dew points, the measure of moisture in the atmosphere, dip consistently below 60 degrees. That creates a high comfort level during the day and crisp (for Florida standards) overnights.

One thing to keep in mind during dry season is these cold fronts can be rather potent and at times provide us some of our nastiest storms and even tornado outbreaks, especially from late December through mid-March.

We also run the risk of frost and potential freezing conditions in January in the heart of dry season.

Just remember, while we may walk around in air you can wear for half the year, the other half provides us the most beautiful weather you’ll find anywhere in the country.

You can’t shovel sunshine and sure can’t beat having the windows open for several months while our friends to the north shiver.