Updated October 2026
Big Cypress National Preserve Weather by Month
Big Cypress National Preserve is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 94°F and a low of 76°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 78°F and an average low of 55°F. June is the wettest month, with about 10.5 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 8.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Big Cypress National Preserve can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
94°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
55°F avg low
Wettest month
Jun
10.5 in avg
Longest days
Jun
13.6 h of daylight
Average weather at Big Cypress by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F | 55°F | 1.9 in | 10.5 h |
| February | 81°F | 57°F | 1.6 in | 11.1 h |
| March | 83°F | 58°F | 2.1 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 87°F | 62°F | 3.0 in | 12.6 h |
| May | 91°F | 66°F | 5.8 in | 13.3 h |
| June | 92°F | 73°F | 10.5 in | 13.6 h |
| July | 93°F | 75°F | 9.1 in | 13.5 h |
| August | 94°F | 76°F | 9.7 in | 12.9 h |
| September | 92°F | 76°F | 8.1 in | 12.1 h |
| October | 89°F | 71°F | 5.2 in | 11.4 h |
| November | 84°F | 64°F | 1.9 in | 10.7 h |
| December | 80°F | 59°F | 1.6 in | 10.4 h |
| Year total | 60.5 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00086406, 8.2 miles from the park's reference point. The station's snowfall normal is zero in all twelve months. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Big Cypress is at that time of year.
Big Cypress weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 78°F in January, between 80°F in December and 81°F in February, with average lows between 55°F and 59°F. Together the three months average 5.1 inches of precipitation, about 8% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 10.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 83°F in March to 91°F in May, with average lows between 58°F and 66°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in May. Together the three months average 10.9 inches of precipitation, about 18% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.3 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 93°F in all three months, with average lows between 73°F and 76°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 29.3 inches of precipitation, about 48% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 13.6 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 92°F in September to 84°F in November, with average lows between 64°F and 76°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in September. Together the three months average 15.2 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.1 hours in September to 10.7 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Big Cypress National Preserve experiences two predominant seasons- wet and dry. RAINY SEASON (May through October) While visiting during this season you may find daily afternoon thunderstorms, high humidity, temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s and a multitude of mosquitoes. DRY SEASON (November through April) Falling water levels within Big Cypress make this a pleasant time to hike, camp, and watch wildlife.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Big Cypress
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 25.97°N, 81.08°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Big Cypress National Preserve →
Weather and crowds together
August, the warmest month, sees about 0.7× the visitors of the park's average month. February is the busiest month of the year and September the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Big Cypress National Preserve. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Big Cypress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at Big Cypress National Preserve, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 76°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 8.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Big Cypress National Preserve, with an average low of 55°F and an average high of 78°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
June is the wettest month, with about 10.5 inches of precipitation. February and December are the driest, at about 1.6 inches each. The station records about 60.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
The nearest long-record NOAA station, 8.2 miles from the park's reference point, shows no measurable snowfall in any month of its 1991–2020 normals.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00086406), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1989–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.