Useful Tips
- In Cape Canaveral you can enjoy the beach and visit several places. Don't forget to bring comfortable shoes and a swimsuit.
- If you travel to Cape Canaveral between February and October, we recommend wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen and insect repellent, since mosquitos increase with the hot and rainy weather.
The weather in Cape Canaveral, United States
Cape Canaveral has a temperate climate with precipitations all year long, which increase during the warmer months. The average temperature is 23°C (73.4°F) with highs of 28°C (82.4°F) and lows of 17°C (62.6°F). There is an average precipitation of 1,323 mm (52 in) per year and about 137 days of rain. The highest temperature in history was registered in 1980 with 39°C (102°F) and the lowest in 1977 with -8°C (17.6°F).
What to bring by season
Hot season (May to October): this season in Cape Canaveral has abundant rains and high temperatures. There are 14 rainy days per month on average, accumulating 154 mm (6 in) of precipitation. August has the most torrential rains, reaching an average of 195 mm (7.7 in) in 15 days. Night temperatures range between 19 and 23 °C (66-73 °F), while days reach from 30 to 33 °C (86-91 °F). July and August are the hottest months of the season. The sun shines intensely from seven to nine hours a day, and there is an average temperature of 26 °C (79 °F). The sea temperature oscillates around 28 °C (82 °F). You should pack sunscreen, a swimsuit, and summer clothes in light colors to stay fresh. Remember to bring a hat or cap, sunglasses, waterproof shoes, and an umbrella or rain jacket.
Cool season (November to April): during these months in Cape Canaveral, days are warm but nights are cool and there are heavy rains, although it rains less than in previous months. The average temperature is 19 °C (66 °F). During the day, the thermometer reaches between 22 and 28 °C (72-82 °F), with lows between 9 and 16 °C (48-61 °F) at night. January is the coolest month, while April and November are the warmest. It rains an average of nine days per month, accumulating around 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation. There are 11 hours of sunlight per day with eight hours of intense sunshine, on average. The sea reaches maximum temperatures of 26 °C (79 °F) and a minimum of 23 °C (73 °F). You should dress in layers with clothing made of natural fibers such as cotton shirts, a sweater, and a thicker jacket at night. Remember to bring your swimsuit, comfortable shoes, and a rain jacket or umbrella.