Playability Score: 90/100 — Elite
Current conditions: 81°F, wind 7 mph, 11% chance of rain.
Updated July 9, 2026
St. Augustine is one of Florida's oldest golf destinations with ocean-influenced weather. The World Golf Hall of Fame and TPC courses are nearby. Mild winters and breezy conditions make October through April the prime window.
The shoulder-season case for St. Augustine golf looks strong on the surface — April highs of 75F and October highs of 78F both sit in the ideal range — but summer complicates the comparison in one specific way: it's the calmest stretch of the year. July averages just 10.1 mph peak wind, the lowest of any month. The catch: August averages 27 precip days, and June isn't far behind at 22.
So the real tradeoff is wind versus rain. The shoulder months give you comfortable temperatures and slightly firmer conditions underfoot, but peak winds averaging 13.2–13.4 mph in March and April approach the 15 mph moderate threshold. Fall behaves a bit better — October and November average 12.8 mph — and temperatures drop back into the ideal 60–80F band. Fall wins the shoulder-season comparison on both wind and temperature metrics, though no month escapes consistent coastal breezes above 10 mph.
March through May offers highs climbing from 72F to 80F, which sounds ideal until you notice that March is the windiest month of the year at 13.4 mph average peak wind. April matches January's 13.2 mph and adds 12 precip days. May eases slightly to 12.5 mph winds and bumps the temperature to 80F, but precip days tick up to 14 — the shoulder season's hidden cost starts showing here.
July's 10.1 mph average peak wind is the calmest of any month, and August is second at 10.4 mph. But measurable precipitation falls on roughly 81% of July days and 87% of August days, making on-course delays a near-daily reality from late June through August. Highs hit 87F in July, well above the 80F comfort ceiling for most golfers.
September is the awkward bridge month: still 23 precip days and a 12.1 mph average peak wind, with highs at 83F. By October the picture improves sharply — highs drop to 78F, precip days fall to 16, and the temperature swing is the smallest of the year at just 8F, tying September, meaning consistent playing conditions throughout the day. November adds a further drop to 72F highs and 13 precip days, comfortably inside the ideal range.
December through February sees the coldest lows of the year, bottoming out at 52F in January — and January's 13-degree daily swing means morning tee times can feel genuinely chilly. On the upside, January and February are the driest months at just 10 precip days each. Winds range from 12.3 mph in December to 13.2 mph in January across the three winter months, so calm mornings before sea breezes build are your best window.
October combines a 78F average high, only 16 precip days, and winds that have risen slightly from summer's calmer readings to 12.8 mph. November matches that wind figure with a 72F high and 13 precip days, putting both solidly in the ideal temperature band. February ties January as the driest month at 10 precip days while offering a 68F high — cold enough for a layer in the morning but reliably dry.
Fall edges spring on wind and temperature. October and November average 12.8 mph peak winds versus March's 13.4 mph and April's 13.2 mph. Temperatures in October (78F high) and November (72F high) sit squarely in the ideal 60–80F band, while April's 75F high is comparable but comes with windier conditions. Spring is actually drier on precip days — March logs 11 and April 12, compared to October's 16 and November's 13 — so if dry fairways matter most, spring has the edge there.
Very. August is the wettest month at 27 precip days, followed by July at 25 and June at 22. Measurable precipitation falls on 73% of June days, 81% of July days, and 87% of August days. Morning tee times reduce exposure, but lightning delays are common enough to plan around.
July is the calmest month at 10.1 mph average peak wind, with August second at 10.4 mph. The tradeoff is heavy summer rain. If you want calm winds without the thunderstorm risk, November and December (12.8 and 12.3 mph respectively) are the best compromise, pairing relatively moderate winds with far fewer precip days.