AI-generatedTallahassee at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,320 h
- Rain a year
- 1,169 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 62 m
Climate in Tallahassee
Tallahassee has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year, Tallahassee is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tallahassee
The best time to visit Tallahassee is from October to April. In October, though, the hurricane season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is August with 150 mm.
Tallahassee through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tallahassee in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 23–31 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Tallahassee in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Tallahassee in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–31 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Tallahassee in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:3819:07
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:23–08:11 · evening 18:35–19:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:14–07:23 · evening 19:22–19:31
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.
October in Tallahassee compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Tallahassee in October?
In October, Tallahassee is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 60 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min07:38 – 19:07
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Tallahassee
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Tallahassee (score 84 and 88). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 60 mmbetter | 75 mm |
| Muggy days | 11 | 5better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tallahassee month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
78January18° · 5.3 h
In January, Tallahassee is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in January81February20° · 5.5 h
In February, Tallahassee is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in February82March23° · 6.5 h
In March, Tallahassee is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 106 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in March88April27° · 7.5 h
In April, Tallahassee is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in April62May31° · 7.7 h
In May, Tallahassee is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in May31June33° · 7.0 h
In June, Tallahassee is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 139 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in June24July33° · 7.0 h
In July, Tallahassee is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 147 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in July24August33° · 6.4 h
In August, Tallahassee is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 150 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in August47September31° · 6.0 h
In September, Tallahassee is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 111 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in September84October28° · 6.5 h
In October, Tallahassee is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 60 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in October86November22° · 6.0 h
In November, Tallahassee is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in November78December19° · 4.9 h
In December, Tallahassee is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tallahassee
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 152 days a year, mostly from May to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 78 | 18° | 5° | 5.3 h | 8 | 85 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 20° | 6° | 5.5 h | 8 | 85 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 23° | 9° | 6.5 h | 8 | 106 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 27° | 12° | 7.5 h | 7 | 75 |
| MayMay | 62 | 31° | 17° | 7.7 h | 9 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 33° | 21° | 7.0 h | 17 | 139 |
| JulyJul | 24 | 33° | 23° | 7.0 h | 20 | 147 |
| AugustAug | 24 | 33° | 23° | 6.4 h | 20 | 150 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 31° | 21° | 6.0 h | 12 | 111 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 28° | 15° | 6.5 h | 6 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 22° | 9° | 6.0 h | 6 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 19° | 6° | 4.9 h | 8 | 92 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tallahassee
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 6.5 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Tallahassee, 57 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Tallahassee: 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, Tallahassee has about 6 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tallahassee
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Tallahassee
How breezy and how cloudy Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 42 % of the sky over Tallahassee: mostly sunny, with about 6.5 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Tallahassee
How often the day gets hot in Tallahassee (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, Tallahassee has about 8 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Planning a trip to Tallahassee
Weather for your travel dates
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Tallahassee 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.
Tallahassee has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 55 min
- Distance
- 7,000 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.
Good to know: USA
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Tallahassee 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Tallahassee vs Panama City Beach
In October Panama City Beach has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs 84). During the day Panama City Beach is 1 °C cooler than Tallahassee.
| in October | Tallahassee | Panama City Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
USA in October: the best places
In October, Tallahassee ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Panama City Beach27°26°90
- 2Destin27°26°89
- 3Clearwater Beach28°27°89
- 4Sarasota30°27°89
- 5Pensacola28°26°88
- 6Montgomery27°87
- 7Hilton Head Island26°24°87
- 8St. Pete Beach29°27°86
- 17TallahasseeThis page28°84
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Frequently asked questions about Tallahassee
When is the best time to visit Tallahassee?
The best time to visit Tallahassee is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tallahassee?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Tallahassee?
Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is August with 150 mm. The driest month is November with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tallahassee get?
Tallahassee gets around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Tallahassee in?
Tallahassee is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tallahassee?
A nonstop flight from London to Tallahassee takes about 8 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,000 km.
When is hurricane season in Tallahassee?
Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee?
Tallahassee has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 56, summer holidays 24, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 78.