Jacksonville USA
Country: USA · Region: Florida · Currency: US Dollar
Jacksonville is Florida's largest city by area, featuring the scenic St. Johns River, abundant beaches, and a subtropical climate ideal for a laid-back Sunshine State escape. As a major cruise port, it offers economical cruises to Key West and the Bahamas with low airfares and affordable accommodations.
Top sights
St. Johns River, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Florida Theatre, Friendship Fountain, Main Street Bridge
Things to do
- Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
- An art museum and expansive formal garden on the Jacksonville waterfront featuring European and American paintings and early Meissen porcelain.
- Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA)
- Located downtown in the historic Western Union Telegraph Building, presenting innovative contemporary art exhibits by regional, national, and international artists.
- Friendship Fountain
- Opened in 1965 as the world's largest fountain, spraying 17,000 gallons of water per minute to 120 feet high, with views of the city from the adjacent park.
- Jacksonville Naval Museum
- Features the USS Orleck, a WWII-era destroyer, with free parking adjacent to the museum.
Beaches
- Jacksonville Beaches
- Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast with abundant beaches and an ideal subtropical climate.
Where to eat
- San Marco
- Accessible via the Main Street Bridge or Riverwalk from downtown, offering many shops and restaurants in the historic neighborhood.
Forecast for Jacksonville
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Weather in Jacksonville by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F | 49°F | 2.5 in | 8 |
| February | 70°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 9 |
| March | 75°F | 57°F | 2.7 in | 8 |
| April | 79°F | 62°F | 3.0 in | 9 |
| May | 84°F | 68°F | 3.2 in | 9 |
| June | 88°F | 74°F | 6.2 in | 19 |
| July | 89°F | 76°F | 6.6 in | 21 |
| August | 88°F | 76°F | 7.6 in | 24 |
| September | 85°F | 73°F | 7.4 in | 17 |
| October | 79°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 9 |
| November | 73°F | 58°F | 2.4 in | 8 |
| December | 68°F | 53°F | 2.5 in | 6 |
Getting around
A car or ride-share service (Lyft/Uber) is essential as most attractions are not within walking distance; the free Skyway monorail connects downtown's north and south banks but has limited coverage.
What to eat
The article does not specify local food or dining recommendations.
Tips
Plan to rent a car or use Uber/Lyft for exploring beyond downtown, as Jacksonville's sprawling size makes taxi and bus travel time-consuming and expensive.
Best for
Beaches, river views, cultural attractions
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