AI-generatedSt. Augustine at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 1,023 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in St. Augustine
St. Augustine has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, St. Augustine is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – July, 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 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
07:2618:56
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 07:11–07:58 · evening 18:24–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:11 · evening 19:10–19:20
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 St. Augustine in October?
In October, St. Augustine is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min07:26 – 18:56
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %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 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %56 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in St. Augustine
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.2 – 26.8 °C
Swimming season: Apr – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in St. Augustine ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 28.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to January 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 26.8 and 29.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.1° | 15.0° | 20.7° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.7° | 15.7° | 19.8° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 18.7° | 17.3° | 20.1° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 21.2° | 19.9° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 24.2° | 23.4° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 26.8° | 26.0° | 27.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.9° | 26.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.1° | 26.8° | 29.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.0° | 27.2° | 28.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.0° | 25.2° | 26.8° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 22.5° | 21.4° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.9° | 18.7° | 21.5° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in St. Augustine
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 6.2 of 11.5 hours of daylight in St. Augustine, 54 % 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 St. Augustine
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
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 St. Augustine: 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, St. Augustine has about 10 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in St. Augustine
How breezy and how cloudy St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine typically peaks at 20 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: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over St. Augustine: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 St. Augustine
How often the day gets hot in St. Augustine (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, St. Augustine has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 St. Augustine
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 19 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 192 days a year, mostly from May to October.
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 | 28 | 18° | 12° | 18.1° | 5.6 h | 7 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 19° | 13° | 17.7° | 5.8 h | 7 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 46 | 21° | 15° | 18.7° | 6.8 h | 7 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 24° | 18° | 21.2° | 7.9 h | 7 | 51 |
| MayMay | 91 | 27° | 22° | 24.2° | 8.2 h | 8 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 29° | 24° | 26.8° | 7.6 h | 17 | 118 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 30° | 25° | 27.9° | 7.9 h | 19 | 122 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 30° | 26° | 28.1° | 7.3 h | 21 | 141 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 28° | 25° | 28.0° | 6.1 h | 18 | 156 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 25° | 22° | 26.0° | 6.2 h | 10 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 22° | 17° | 22.5° | 5.5 h | 6 | 51 |
| DecemberDec | 35 | 19° | 14° | 19.9° | 5.2 h | 7 | 57 |
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
29.89° N, 81.31° W · 0 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit St. Augustine
The best time to visit St. Augustine is from May to July 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 September with 156 mm.
St. Augustine through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
St. Augustine in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 21–27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
St. Augustine in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
St. Augustine in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
St. Augustine in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 18–19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in St. Augustine for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in St. Augustine
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 St. Augustine: score 91 against 82. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in May. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 91better |
| Day high | 25° | 27° |
| Night low | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 26.0° | 24.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 66 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 19better | 22 |
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
St. Augustine month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January18° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In January, St. Augustine is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in January28February19° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In February, St. Augustine is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °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 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in February46March21° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In March, St. Augustine is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in March75April24° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In April, St. Augustine is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in April91May27° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In May, St. Augustine is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in May77June29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In June, St. Augustine is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 118 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in June76July30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In July, St. Augustine is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 122 mm. On about 15 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 St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in July74August30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In August, St. Augustine is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 141 mm. On about 12 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 St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in August71September28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In September, St. Augustine is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 156 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in September82October25° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In October, St. Augustine is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in October60November22° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In November, St. Augustine is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine in November35December19° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In December, St. Augustine is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in St. Augustine.
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St. Augustine vs. Jacksonville
In October the holiday weather in St. Augustine and Jacksonville is about equally good (score 82 vs. 83). During the day Jacksonville is 1 °C warmer than St. Augustine.
| in October | St. Augustine | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Sea | 26° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Jul, Oct | Oct – May |
Through the year
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- 8Naples29°28°86
- 14St. AugustineThis page25°26°82
Planning a trip to St. Augustine
Weather for your travel dates
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St. Augustine 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.
St. Augustine has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 45 min
- Distance
- 6,850 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
St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine
When is the best time to visit St. Augustine?
The best time to visit St. Augustine is from May to July 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 St. Augustine?
The sea temperature in St. Augustine ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 28.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to November.
Can you swim in St. Augustine in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in St. Augustine?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in St. Augustine?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 156 mm. The driest month is November with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does St. Augustine get?
St. Augustine gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is St. Augustine in?
St. Augustine uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to St. Augustine?
A nonstop flight from London to St. Augustine takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,850 km.
When is hurricane season in St. Augustine?
St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine?
St. Augustine has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 88, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 32.
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