The rainy season in Florida typically starts in mid to late May and lasts until mid-October. More specifically:
- In South Florida and Southwest Florida, the rainy season officially starts around May 15 and ends around October 15.
- In Central Florida (including Orlando), the average start date is around May 24-27, with the rainy season usually clearing out by mid-October.
- For Tampa Bay and West Central Florida, the rainy season runs from about May 25 through October 10.
- The rainy season is characterized by afternoon and evening thunderstorms driven by sea breeze collisions, often occurring between 4 and 6 p.m.
This season is when most of Florida's annual rainfall occurs, accounting for about 60-70% of the total yearly precipitation depending on the region.
