February in Jacksonville, FL: shoulder season for golf — playable with smart tee time selection. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average February Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 69°F |
| Avg daily low | 52°F |
| Rainy days | 11 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 11.9 mph |
Most golfers flying into Jacksonville in February expect near-tropical warmth and are caught off guard by how cool the mornings actually run. With a low of 52F and a daily swing of 17 degrees, the 7 AM tee time that feels smart in July can leave you stiff and layered in February. The good news is that the afternoon high of 69F sits right at the lower edge of the ideal 60-80F range, and at 11 precipitation days February is actually one of the drier months of the year.
The other surprise is the wind. At 11.9 mph, February ranks as the third-windiest month on the calendar, and Jacksonville's courses — many of them exposed along marsh corridors and the St. Johns River — give that wind nowhere to hide. Plan your shot-shaping accordingly, and time your round to start mid-morning when temps have climbed and the sea breeze hasn't fully filled in yet.
With morning lows regularly touching 52F, book late-morning slots — 10 AM to noon — to let temperatures climb into the mid-60s before your first swing. Weekend tee sheets at the better-known public-access courses fill quickly because February is one of the drier months of the year, so reserve at least a week out even for weekday rounds. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
February runs 5F warmer than January and adds only one more precipitation day, making it a modest but real improvement for playing conditions. Heading into March, you pick up another 5F of daytime warmth while the rain frequency stays exactly the same at 11 days, so March's main advantage is simply that the low of 57F cuts down on the chilly early-morning starts. Wind actually ticks up 0.6 mph into March, so February is slightly calmer if that matters to your game.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Jacksonville, FL for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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It is a solid shoulder-season option rather than peak season. The average high of 69F is comfortable for afternoon play, and 11 precipitation days make it one of the drier months of the year, but morning lows around 52F and peak winds of 11.9 mph mean conditions are far from the balmy Florida round some visitors anticipate.
February averages a peak wind of 11.9 mph, the third-windiest month of the year, and courses built along marsh corridors or open water tend to channel that wind the most. Coastal and riverside layouts offer little natural shelter, so wind management — particularly on approach shots — becomes a real factor rather than an afterthought.