AI-generatedClearwater Beach, Florida at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 30.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,550 h
- Rain a year
- 970 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Clearwater Beach, Florida
Clearwater Beach, Florida has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year, Clearwater Beach, Florida is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, October
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
07:3119:03
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:16–08:02 · evening 18:32–19:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:16 · evening 19:18–19:27
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Clearwater Beach, Florida in October?
In October, Clearwater Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min07:31 – 19:03
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %83 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Clearwater Beach, Florida
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.6 – 27.7 °C
Swimming season: Apr – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Clearwater Beach, Florida ranges from 17.6 °C in January to 30.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to November.
From July to November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.6 and 30.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.6° | 15.2° | 19.0° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.7° | 16.2° | 19.2° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.9° | 18.5° | 21.4° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 22.8° | 21.4° | 24.3° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 25.9° | 24.9° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 28.5° | 27.2° | 29.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.9° | 29.1° | 31.0° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.2° | 29.6° | 30.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.7° | 25.6° | 27.7° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 22.8° | 21.3° | 24.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.9° | 18.7° | 21.3° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Clearwater Beach, Florida
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Clearwater Beach, Florida, 57 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Clearwater Beach, Florida
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Clearwater Beach, Florida: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Clearwater Beach, Florida has about 6 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Clearwater Beach, Florida
How breezy and how cloudy Clearwater Beach, Florida is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Clearwater Beach, Florida typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Aug – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 42 % of the sky over Clearwater Beach, Florida: mostly sunny, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Clearwater Beach, Florida
How often the day gets hot in Clearwater Beach, Florida (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Clearwater Beach, Florida has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Clearwater Beach, Florida
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from February to March and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 216 days a year, mostly from April to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 18° | 13° | 17.6° | 6.2 h | 6 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 19° | 15° | 17.7° | 6.4 h | 6 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 21° | 17° | 19.9° | 7.2 h | 6 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 24° | 20° | 22.8° | 8.3 h | 5 | 46 |
| MayMay | 95 | 27° | 23° | 25.9° | 8.5 h | 6 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 29° | 25° | 28.5° | 7.5 h | 16 | 124 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 29° | 26° | 29.9° | 7.2 h | 19 | 136 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 30° | 26° | 30.2° | 7.1 h | 20 | 151 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 29° | 25° | 29.3° | 6.2 h | 16 | 143 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 26° | 22° | 26.7° | 6.6 h | 6 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 23° | 18° | 22.8° | 6.5 h | 5 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 20° | 15° | 19.9° | 5.9 h | 6 | 56 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
27.97° N, 82.80° W · 9 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Clearwater Beach, Florida
The best time to visit Clearwater Beach, Florida is from April to May and in October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from April to May and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 151 mm.
Clearwater Beach, Florida through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 21–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Clearwater Beach, Florida in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Clearwater Beach, Florida in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Clearwater Beach, Florida in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Clearwater Beach, Florida for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Clearwater Beach, Florida
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Clearwater Beach, Florida: score 95 against 89. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in May. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 89 | 95better |
| Day high | 26° | 27° |
| Night low | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | 26.7° | 25.9° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 50 mm | 54 mm |
| Muggy days | 22better | 25 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – May, Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Clearwater Beach, Florida month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January18° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In January, Clearwater Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in January31February19° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In February, Clearwater Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in February54March21° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In March, Clearwater Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in March85April24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In April, Clearwater Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in April95May27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In May, Clearwater Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in May78June29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In June, Clearwater Beach, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 124 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in June74July29° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In July, Clearwater Beach, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 136 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in July74August30° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In August, Clearwater Beach, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 151 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in August74September29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Clearwater Beach, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 143 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in September89October26° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In October, Clearwater Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in October72November23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Clearwater Beach, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 40 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Clearwater Beach, Florida in November43December20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Clearwater Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
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Clearwater Beach vs. St. Pete Beach
In October the holiday weather in Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach is about equally good (score 89 vs. 86). During the day St. Pete Beach is 1 °C warmer than Clearwater Beach. The sea is about equally warm. St. Pete Beach gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Clearwater Beach | St. Pete Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 89 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Clearwater Beach, Florida ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Sarasota28°27°89
- 4Destin26°26°89
- 5Mobile26°25°87
- 6St. Pete Beach27°27°86
- 7Fort Myers Beach28°28°86
- 8Naples29°28°86
Planning a trip to Clearwater Beach, Florida
Weather for your travel dates
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Clearwater Beach, Florida in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Clearwater Beach, Florida has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Clearwater Beach, Florida lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater Beach, Florida
When is the best time to visit Clearwater Beach, Florida?
The best time to visit Clearwater Beach, Florida is from April to May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Clearwater Beach, Florida?
The sea temperature in Clearwater Beach, Florida ranges from 17.6 °C in January to 30.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to November.
Can you swim in Clearwater Beach, Florida in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Clearwater Beach, Florida?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Clearwater Beach, Florida?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 151 mm. The driest month is November with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Clearwater Beach, Florida get?
Clearwater Beach, Florida gets around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Clearwater Beach, Florida in?
Clearwater Beach, Florida uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Clearwater Beach, Florida?
A nonstop flight from London to Clearwater Beach, Florida takes about 9 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,100 km.
When is hurricane season in Clearwater Beach, Florida?
Clearwater Beach, Florida lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Clearwater Beach, Florida?
Clearwater Beach, Florida has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 36.
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