West Palm Beach Water Temperature
West Palm Beach Summary
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Current water temperature | / |
| Warmest Month Water Temperature: | August with 84.6°F / 29.2°C |
| Coldest Month Water Temperature: | February with 74.1°F / 23.4°C |
| Warmest Month Air Temperature: | August with 81.1°F / 27.3°C |
| Coldest Month Air Temperature: | January with 65.8°F / 18.8°C |
| Wettest Month: | September with 5.7in / 144mm |
| Driest Month: | January with 0in / 0mm |
| Highest Humidity | September with 81.8% |
| Lowest Humidity | March with 65.2% |
| Best Time to Visit: | April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
| Climate Classification | tropical monsoon climate |
West Palm Beach is South Florida’s oldest municipality, having been incorporated as a city 2 years prior to Miami. The epitome of luxurious elegance, West Palm Beach has been the playground of the rich and the beautiful for over 50 years, and magical sights like the Centennial Fountain and Clematis Street, plus the exceptional beaches make it a thrilling destination today.
Water temperatures rise from about 70F in March to about 87F in August, and by May the water is as warm as a heated swimming pool making it ideal for swimming, sailing and the exceptional scuba diving for which the area is known. The lowest water temperatures of around 69F in January are still perfect for the world class fishing around Boynton Beach Lake.
West Palm Beach water temperature by month
atlantic ocean water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°F) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°F) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°F) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
75.9 | 74.7 | 73.8 |
|
February |
74.7 | 74.3 | 73.8 |
|
March |
75.9 | 75 | 74.3 |
|
April |
77.9 | 77 | 75.9 |
|
May |
80.6 | 79.3 | 77.9 |
|
June |
82.9 | 82 | 80.6 |
|
July |
84.6 | 83.5 | 82.6 |
|
August |
84.7 | 84.6 | 84.2 |
|
September |
84.4 | 84 | 83.5 |
|
October |
83.5 | 82.4 | 80.6 |
|
November |
80.6 | 79.3 | 78.1 |
|
December |
78.3 | 77 | 75.7 |
atlantic ocean water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°C) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°C) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°C) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
24.4 | 23.7 | 23.2 |
|
February |
23.7 | 23.5 | 23.2 |
|
March |
24.4 | 23.9 | 23.5 |
|
April |
25.5 | 25 | 24.4 |
|
May |
27 | 26.3 | 25.5 |
|
June |
28.3 | 27.8 | 27 |
|
July |
29.2 | 28.6 | 28.1 |
|
August |
29.3 | 29.2 | 29 |
|
September |
29.1 | 28.9 | 28.6 |
|
October |
28.6 | 28 | 27 |
|
November |
27 | 26.3 | 25.6 |
|
December |
25.7 | 25 | 24.3 |
West Palm Beach weather by month / climate table
Max. Temperature °F | ø. Temperature °F | Min. Temperature (°F) |
Precip. (in) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
77.7 | 65.8 | 56.5 | 0 | 0 | 69.1% |
|
February |
80.6 | 68.4 | 57.9 | 0.1 | 0 | 68.9% |
|
March |
81.7 | 70.7 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 65.2% |
|
April |
85.8 | 74.3 | 64.9 | 0 | 0 | 65.3% |
|
May |
87.3 | 77.4 | 68.5 | 1.6 | 2 | 69.8% |
|
June |
88 | 79.9 | 73 | 5.7 | 23 | 79.1% |
|
July |
88.7 | 81 | 74.8 | 4.9 | 24 | 80.1% |
|
August |
88.9 | 81.1 | 75.7 | 5.2 | 25 | 81% |
|
September |
87.8 | 79.9 | 74.5 | 5.7 | 22 | 81.8% |
|
October |
85.3 | 77 | 69.3 | 2.1 | 0 | 76.9% |
|
November |
81.3 | 71.8 | 62.8 | 0.1 | 0 | 72.1% |
|
December |
78.1 | 69.1 | 60.6 | 0.2 | 0 | 73.3% |
Max. Temperature °C | ø. Temperature °C | Min. Temperature (°C) |
Precip. (mm) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
25.4 | 18.8 | 13.6 | 0 | 0 | 69.1% |
|
February |
27 | 20.2 | 14.4 | 2.3 | 0 | 68.9% |
|
March |
27.6 | 21.5 | 16.1 | 0 | 0 | 65.2% |
|
April |
29.9 | 23.5 | 18.3 | 0 | 0 | 65.3% |
|
May |
30.7 | 25.2 | 20.3 | 40.7 | 2 | 69.8% |
|
June |
31.1 | 26.6 | 22.8 | 143.6 | 23 | 79.1% |
|
July |
31.5 | 27.2 | 23.8 | 124.6 | 24 | 80.1% |
|
August |
31.6 | 27.3 | 24.3 | 132.8 | 25 | 81% |
|
September |
31 | 26.6 | 23.6 | 144 | 22 | 81.8% |
|
October |
29.6 | 25 | 20.7 | 54.1 | 0 | 76.9% |
|
November |
27.4 | 22.1 | 17.1 | 2.5 | 0 | 72.1% |
|
December |
25.6 | 20.6 | 15.9 | 4.2 | 0 | 73.3% |
Best time to visit West Palm Beach
Just 13.7 miles from North Palm Beach County Airport, and 23.2 miles from Boca Raton airport, it’s easy to reach West Palm Beach from anywhere in the world.
The wonderful climate sees warm sunny days and temperatures from 75 to 85 throughout the year so any time is ideal to visit. Wet season from May to October has higher humidity and coincides with the official hurricane season, though this doesn’t mean that hurricanes occur every year or even frequently. Dry season is November to April, but West Palm Beach enjoys consistently good conditions at all times of year.
Sightseeing in West Palm Beach
Be sure to visit Clematis Street to experience the exciting West Palm Beach nightlife scene, or visit the green market on the waterfront. The beautiful beaches are a huge attraction, and South Florida Science Museum or Palm Beach Zoo are perfect for days out with the family.
Activities & POI in West Palm Beach
| Type of Activity | List |
|---|---|
| Beach | Riviera Beach |
| Marina for Sailing, Boat adventures, fishing | Sailfish Marina, Loggerhead Marina Riviera Beach |
| Attraction | Ocean reef park, Manatee Lagoon, El Bravo - El Vedado - El Brillo, Giant Kapok, Verdes Tropicana Bowling |
| Golf Course | Everglades Golf Course, Palm Beach Club, President Country Club, Bear Lakes Country Club, Breakers Golf Course, Trump International Golf Club, Long Pine Country Club |
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