West Palm Beach Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in West Palm Beach

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
23.9°C
Avg Low
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18.7°C
Avg Temp
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21.3°C
Avg Rain
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58 mm
Avg Humidity
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77%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-3.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Mild mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

West Palm Beach February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in West Palm Beach, with average highs near 23.9°C and lows around 18.7°C (mean 21.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 58 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

West Palm Beach February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in West Palm Beach. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in West Palm Beach was 2023 — when the month averaged 23.7°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 17.5°C. Typical February days reach 23.9°C with nights near 18.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.0°C→22.5°C+1.5°C
Max Temp23.5°C→25.0°C+1.5°C
Min Temp18.4°C→19.9°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–18.8°C1 yr (2%)
18.8°C–20.5°C10 yr (22%)
20.5°C–22.3°C20 yr (44%)
22.3°C–24.0°C14 yr (31%)

West Palm Beach February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in West Palm Beach, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1983 with 245 mm, while the driest was 2001 at 11 mm.

West Palm Beach February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in West Palm Beach during February averages 77%. The most humid Februarys were 1994 and 2025 at 82%, and the least humid was 1989 at 70%.

West Palm Beach February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in West Palm Beach. The sunniest Februarys were 1996 and 2023 at 4.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 3.7.

West Palm Beach February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in West Palm Beach during February is 4 m/s. The windiest February was 1998 at 5.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2014 and 2025 at 3.3 m/s.

What February Feels Like in West Palm Beach

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Mild
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How February Ranks in West Palm Beach

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore West Palm Beach Weather by Month

West Palm Beach February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.9°C20.9°C21.2°C21.6°C22.4°C+1.5°C
Avg High23.6°C23.4°C23.9°C24.2°C25.0°C+1.4°C
Avg Low18.3°C18.4°C18.4°C19.0°C19.9°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain71 mm71 mm50 mm47 mm48 mm-23 mm

Extreme February Records in West Palm Beach

🔥Warmest February29.1°C2023
🧊Coldest February6.0°C1989
🌧️Wettest February245 mm1983
🏜️Driest February11 mm2001
🌬️Windiest February5.2 m/s1998

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in West Palm Beach have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of 6°C (1989) to a record high of 29.1°C (2023).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 58 mm, with a wettest year of 245 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit West Palm Beach?

One of the best times to visit West Palm Beach

February is one of the best times to visit West Palm Beach. Expect days averaging 23.9°C and nights around 18.7°C (mean 21.3°C) — cooler than West Palm Beach's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (58 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See West Palm Beach's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

West Palm Beach Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in West Palm Beach, with average highs near 23.9°C and lows around 18.7°C (mean 21.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 58 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 58 mm of rainfall in West Palm Beach, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 245 mm (1983), and the driest just 11 mm (2001). Humidity sits around 77% and average wind speed is 4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.5°C to 25°C and overnight lows from 18.4°C to 19.9°C over the same span.
February Weather in West Palm Beach, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202525.2°C22.9°C20.6°C27.3°C17.2°C37 mm82%3.3 m/s4.5
202423.7°C20.8°C17.9°C26.6°C13.9°C58 mm76%3.9 m/s4.3
2023 🔥26.4°C23.7°C21.1°C29.1°C15.1°C27 mm77%3.8 m/s4.7
202224.9°C22.5°C20.1°C27.5°C14.6°C45 mm79%3.7 m/s4.5
202125.0°C22.5°C20.0°C27.5°C10.2°C54 mm82%4.3 m/s4.6
202024.7°C22.2°C19.7°C28.2°C11.9°C64 mm77%4.5 m/s4.4
201925.7°C23.5°C21.3°C28.3°C18.1°C63 mm81%3.8 m/s4.3
201825.4°C23.3°C21.3°C26.8°C18.5°C14 mm80%3.9 m/s4.6
201725.3°C22.6°C20.0°C27.5°C17.4°C28 mm77%3.5 m/s4.6
201622.3°C19.7°C17.1°C26.9°C10.3°C61 mm76%4.4 m/s4.3
201523.4°C20.3°C17.3°C28.6°C9.3°C78 mm73%4.5 m/s4.3
201425.8°C23.0°C20.1°C28.4°C12.3°C30 mm77%3.3 m/s4.6
201324.6°C21.8°C19.0°C28.3°C10.7°C49 mm74%3.7 m/s4.2
201224.7°C22.4°C20.1°C28.2°C11.9°C54 mm78%3.9 m/s4
201124.5°C21.7°C18.8°C27.2°C13.7°C11 mm76%3.5 m/s4.4
2010 ❄️20.6°C17.5°C14.5°C25.3°C9.5°C87 mm73%4.5 m/s4.2
200922.5°C19.6°C16.6°C26.6°C7.5°C13 mm71%4.2 m/s4.6
200825.2°C22.5°C19.8°C27.7°C11.9°C89 mm78%3.9 m/s4.2
200723.7°C20.9°C18.0°C27.7°C10.0°C42 mm73%3.9 m/s4
200622.7°C19.6°C16.6°C27.3°C8.3°C83 mm76%3.8 m/s4.4
200523.5°C21.0°C18.4°C26.4°C12.0°C29 mm73%3.9 m/s4.1
200424.3°C21.4°C18.4°C27.0°C11.3°C51 mm77%4 m/s4.1
200325.1°C22.2°C19.2°C28.6°C13.4°C38 mm79%3.7 m/s4.4
200223.3°C20.8°C18.2°C26.6°C11.6°C122 mm78%3.7 m/s3.9
200125.5°C22.9°C20.3°C28.5°C15.3°C11 mm76%3.5 m/s4.5
200023.0°C20.6°C18.2°C25.6°C12.8°C24 mm75%3.6 m/s4.4
199923.6°C21.0°C18.4°C26.5°C12.7°C35 mm74%3.6 m/s4.6
199823.1°C20.2°C17.4°C26.6°C11.2°C153 mm81%5.2 m/s4.1
199724.9°C22.9°C20.8°C26.8°C14.3°C77 mm78%4.1 m/s4.2
199622.0°C18.8°C15.5°C25.7°C6.4°C21 mm77%3.7 m/s4.7
199522.1°C19.4°C16.7°C25.8°C8.9°C55 mm80%4 m/s4.2
199424.0°C22.1°C20.1°C26.5°C15.1°C97 mm82%4 m/s3.8
199322.1°C19.7°C17.3°C26.3°C12.6°C56 mm79%4.1 m/s4.1
199223.2°C20.8°C18.5°C27.3°C13.1°C76 mm81%3.9 m/s4.2
199123.2°C20.7°C18.2°C26.8°C6.8°C90 mm76%4.2 m/s4.1
199025.3°C23.0°C20.7°C27.3°C15.0°C51 mm72%4.8 m/s4.1
198924.6°C21.6°C18.6°C28.0°C6.0°C24 mm70%4 m/s4.3
198822.6°C19.9°C17.1°C27.4°C10.2°C60 mm77%4.1 m/s4
198723.3°C20.9°C18.6°C26.7°C13.1°C62 mm78%3.9 m/s3.8
198623.8°C21.1°C18.3°C27.1°C12.8°C37 mm78%3.7 m/s4.2
198523.3°C20.7°C18.0°C26.8°C9.4°C11 mm72%4.3 m/s4
198423.1°C20.7°C18.3°C26.1°C11.0°C69 mm79%4.4 m/s3.7
1983 🌧️22.4°C19.7°C17.1°C25.1°C12.8°C245 mm80%5.1 m/s—
198225.6°C23.2°C20.8°C28.0°C16.1°C50 mm76%3.9 m/s—
198123.3°C20.6°C17.9°C26.5°C11.6°C79 mm73%5 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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West Palm Beach February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in West Palm Beach in February?▼

The average high in February is around 23.9°C with lows near 18.7°C (mean 21.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in West Palm Beach in February?▼

February averages 58 mm of rainfall in West Palm Beach, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 245 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest February on record in West Palm Beach?▼

The hottest February reached 29.1°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 6°C in 1989.

Has February in West Palm Beach gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.5°C to 25°C and overnight lows from 18.4°C to 19.9°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit West Palm Beach?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in West Palm Beach and one of the drier months, so plan for around 23.9°C daytime highs and 18.7°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in West Palm Beach?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in West Palm Beach, averaging 21.3°C.

What should I pack for West Palm Beach in February?▼

For February in West Palm Beach, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.9°C and lows of 18.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is West Palm Beach humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 77% — quite humid.

How windy is West Palm Beach in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 4 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 5.2 m/s (1998).

Which February had the most rainfall in West Palm Beach?▼

The wettest February on record was 1983 with 245 mm. On average, February sees 58 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in West Palm Beach behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.