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Delray Beach, Florida

Aerial view of downtown Delray Beach, Florida, looking north at Federal Highway (US-1).

Delray Beach climate

Delray Beach’s mild winter and warm summer comfort sit beside humidity, allergies, and coastal disruption

Delray Beach’s climate display lists an 87°F average summer high, 3 days above 90, a 67°F average winter low, and 0 days below freezing. The regional climate rows show 78 percent humidity, 6 comfortable months, and 1,806 peak sun hours per year. The listed seasonal window places January through April, November, and December first, with June, August, and September as the toughest months.

Delray Beach’s air display is Excellent, its allergy level is Poor, and modeled fine particle pollution is 5.9 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 average. The climate ledger marks heat risk Low, drought risk High, and weather volatility Strong. A mild temperature profile does not remove cooling, ventilation, storm, flood, allergy, water, or power questions from the home plan.

Living through the seasons

Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.

Overall Comfort
Very Good

4 / 5

Average Summer High
87°F

Warm · 87°F

Days Above 90°F
3 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Winter Low
67°F / 20°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
0 days/year

Excellent

Winter Feel
Excellent

4.7 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
78%

Good

Comfortable Months
6 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1806 peak sun hrs/yr

Fair

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
5.9 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 5.9 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Toughest Months
Jun, Aug, Sep
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
High
Weather Volatility
Strong

3.7 / 5

Delray Beach in everyday life

Could Delray Beach work for you?

What may work well

  • Delray Beach has an 87°F average summer high, a 67°F average winter low, 0 freezing days, Excellent air quality, and 1,806 peak sun hours in the climate display.
  • January through April, November, and December provide six best listed months for beach, parks, arts, family visits, and outdoor planning.
  • Municipal Beach, Atlantic Dunes Park, Old School Square, and the city’s parks and arts places give the comfortable months specific destinations.

What to think about

  • Humidity is 78 percent and allergy levels are Poor, making cooling, ventilation, moisture, indoor air, and personal sensitivity important.
  • Six comfortable months do not remove High drought risk, coastal flooding, storms, power questions, or the need for a resilient home.
  • Mild winter temperatures can make the coast appealing while the actual home still needs drainage, roof, cooling, insurance, and emergency review.

Plan Delray Beach around humidity, coastal weather, and a long outdoor season

  1. Visit in a humid month and a winter month

    Notice cooling, ventilation, windows, moisture, roof, power, drainage, allergies, parking, lighting, and the route from the home to care, groceries, Municipal Beach, parks, and arts.

  2. Price cooling and coastal resilience

    Review utility history, cooling, ventilation, windows, roof, drainage, flood exposure, power planning, water questions, insurance, maintenance, and the household’s plan for storms and drought.

  3. Pair outdoor and indoor choices

    Compare Municipal Beach, Atlantic Dunes Park, Atlantic Avenue, Old School Square, parks, arts venues, indoor culture, care, family visits, and humidity or storm alternatives.

  4. Keep climate fields distinct

    Use Excellent air quality, 5.9 micrograms per cubic meter modeled fine particle pollution, Poor allergies, Low climate heat, High climate drought, Strong volatility, and the separate High safety hazard rows.

Questions retirees ask

What is Delray Beach’s climate like?

Delray Beach has an 87°F average summer high, 3 days above 90, a 67°F average winter low, 0 days below freezing, 78 percent humidity, and 6 comfortable months. Allergy levels are Poor, air quality is Excellent, heat risk is Low, drought risk is High, weather volatility is Strong, and January through April, November, and December are the best listed months.

Does Delray Beach have hot summers?

The published summer high is 87°F, with 3 days above 90 and 78 percent humidity. Cooling, ventilation, shade, power, water, parking, indoor choices, and weather aware timing matter even when the summer feel and air quality displays are Excellent.

Are allergies a concern in Delray Beach?

The published allergy level is Poor, while air quality is Excellent and long term fine particle pollution is 5.9 micrograms per cubic meter for the modeled average. Pair those rows with ventilation, cooling, medication planning, indoor air, humidity, and the household’s own needs.

Is Delray Beach air quality good?

The published air quality field is Excellent, and long term fine particle pollution is 5.9 micrograms per cubic meter for the modeled average from 2021 to 2025. Keep those rows beside humidity, Poor allergies, High drought risk, storms, flooding, cooling, and home ventilation questions.

When is Delray Beach most comfortable outdoors?

January through April, November, and December are the best listed months, and 6 months are comfortable. Municipal Beach, parks, Atlantic Avenue, arts, the selected home, humidity, storm exposure, parking, and the route back still need to fit the household.

Delray Beach offers mild winters, a long outdoor season, Excellent air quality, beach access, parks, and arts, but humidity, Poor allergies, High drought risk, flooding, storms, and coastal home needs make the property carry much of the year. For Delray Beach’s climate plan, choose Save, Compare, or Find my fit.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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