Millions are expected to travel for the holiday this year with weather being the key to if its an easy journey or a trip from hell
Weather is set to be mostly dry on the big day
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has issued its Thanksgiving 2025 weather forecast with the good residents of Florida told to look forward to a cooler than normal period but thankfully with rain clearing in time for the holiday.
Forecasting the weather can at times appear more of an art than a science but if you studiously examine the weather each year a pattern emerges.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is a yearly publication that gives long-range weather forecasts, gardening tips, astronomical data, and a variety of seasonal advice. It’s the oldest continuously published periodical in North America, first released in 1792.
What is the Old Farmer’s Almanac 2025 Thanksgiving weather forecast for Florida?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has issued its Thanksgiving 2025 weather forecast, and Floridians can look forward to a sunny, dry holiday — ideal for outdoor meals, beach walks, and travel.
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Map shows the Almanac’s forecast for Fall(Image: Old Farmer’s Almanac)
The forecast calls for a cooler-than-usual start to the day before warming to mild, pleasant temperatures. The Farmers’ Almanac also prredicts “quick changes: fair, then rain, then clearing in time for Thanksgiving” across the Southeast, including Florida.
Nationwide, Thanksgiving week is expected to bring mixed conditions: sunshine in much of the East, wet weather in the West, and limited snow in northern areas such as New England, the Upper Midwest, and parts of Alaska.
Where in Florida will the weather hit for Thanksgiving?
In Florida, where November averages 64.7F, Thanksgiving 2025 looks nearly perfect for outdoor celebrations.
Sunshine and dry skies are forecast across the state, with no rain expected on the big day.
Historically, Florida’s November temps have ranged from a high of 72.2F (2015 and 1986) to a low of 57.9F (1901). Nationally, the warmest weather will likely be in Texas, the Deep South, and the Desert Southwest, while cooler conditions are forecast for the Northeast and much of the Western US.
Holiday dinner with roast turkey, butternut squash, Brussels sprout, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce, all served by a roaring fire.(Image: Getty Images)
Although the Almanac’s Seasonal Tempearture Outlook predicts temperatures will be above normal across Florida and much of the US, the southern tip of the Sunshine State will be effected worse.
When is Thanksgiving this year?
Thanksgiving in 2025 falls on Thursday, November 27. It’s a key date for many Americans, a time for families to gather and reconnect after months apart.
Millions expect to travel for Thanksgiving this year
Weather can make or break Thanksgiving plans, especially for travelers and those hosting gatherings outdoors.
Florida’s favorable forecast is good news for residents and visitors hoping to dine al fresco or avoid travel delays. While long-range forecasts like those from the Old Farmer’s Almanac claim around 80% accuracy, they shouldn’t replace local forecasts as the holiday nears.
Last year, nearly 80 million people traveled for Thanksgiving, with most traveling by car.