Lake Okeechobee
Okeechobee, United States
Lake Okeechobee is a lake in Florida, United States. It covers an area of about 1,890 km2 and is 58,000 meters long.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and March when temperatures are cooler, with daily highs between 22 °C and 24 °C and the least rainfall. From June to September, the weather is warmer with highs of 30 °C and frequent rain, often seeing 24 to 27 rainy days per month.
To reach the lake, you can fly into President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, which is 76 km away. The lake is approximately 1,374 km from Washington, D.C. Information regarding opening hours, prices, or wheelchair access is not available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 175 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 58 | 90 | 64 | 95 | 175 | 152 | 174 | 161 | 104 | 61 | 44 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
