When to go · Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach, month by month
The best months for Pensacola Beach: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.16 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 45 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).18 °C / 9 °C, 8 rain days64 °F / 48 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.21 °C / 12 °C, 8 rain days70 °F / 54 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Pensacola Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 16 °C, 7 rain days75 °F / 61 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Pensacola Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.28 °C / 20 °C, 7 rain days82 °F / 68 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, storms, crowds), hurricane season Jun–Nov.31 °C / 24 °C, 11 rain days88 °F / 75 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, storms, crowds), hurricane season Jun–Nov.32 °C / 25 °C, 14 rain days90 °F / 77 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, storms, crowds), hurricane season Jun–Nov.32 °C / 25 °C, 13 rain days90 °F / 77 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Pensacola Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.30 °C / 22 °C, 9 rain days86 °F / 72 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Pensacola Beach's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 17 °C, 6 rain days79 °F / 63 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat, storms, crowds), hurricane season Jun–Nov.21 °C / 12 °C, 7 rain days70 °F / 54 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.17 °C / 8 °C, 9 rain days63 °F / 46 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday