Gainesville averages 88.8 days a year above 90°F, with June the wettest month at 7.56 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 103°F on Jun 15, 2011; the coldest, 10°F on Jan 21, 1985. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 6.95 in on Jun 24, 2012.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Gainesville
Year-round temperature
In Gainesville, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 88°F and 91°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 67°F and 71°F and overnight lows reaching 43°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Gainesville averages 4.0 in per month over the long run. June is the wettest at 7.6 in, while November is the driest at 1.8 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Gainesville averages 88.8 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 138 such days (2011); the coolest just 25 (2026).
Precipitation this year
As of May 28, Gainesville has received 5.6 in of precipitation this year — 63% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (15.0 in).