Gainesville weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (81°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Feb–May, Oct–Dec. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gainesville, Florida, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–May, Oct–DecOff season Jun–Aug
About Gainesville weather
Is it raining in Gainesville right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 27° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Gainesville this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–29° and lows of 20–21°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Gainesville lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gainesville?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Gainesville weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gainesville?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gainesville is Feb–May, Oct–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (65°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Gainesville?
August is the wettest month, with about 208 mm (8.2 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 53 mm (2.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Gainesville?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (65°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F).
Does Gainesville have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months