Can you swim year round in Florida?

As a general rule, the water anywhere in Florida will be warm enough to swim between April and October. During the cooler months, the farther south you go, the warmer it will be. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, Marco Island and Naples will have the warmest water during the winter.



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As a general rule, the water anywhere in Florida will be warm enough to swim between April and October. During the cooler months, the farther south you go, the warmer it will be. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, Marco Island and Naples will have the warmest water during the winter.

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Yes, you can swim at our beaches, year 'round! Most visitors find our Gulf water temperatures quite pleasant, especially if they are coming from colder climates. See our chart of average Gulf water temperatures below.

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Can you swim in December? Even though it may be too cold to swim in December where you live, at Disney World the pools are heated which means even if the air is a bit chilly, the pools are still a comfortable temperature. In addition to the pools at the resorts, at least 1 of Disney's 2 water parks will remain open.

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A pool heater will allow you to keep your pool open all year round. It will warm the water to a comfortable temperature so that you can take a dip anytime. Solar powered water heaters are available that won't increase your energy bills.

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Can you go swimming in Destin, Florida during December? You can go swimming in Destin, Florida during December, although the water may be cooler than in the peak of summer. The average water temperature in Destin in December is around 67 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius).

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July is when disease outbreaks most likely to occur in lakes and oceans.

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We asked 'Dr. Beach,' to compare the Florida beaches. “If you like the sand, the sand is clearly better on the West coast of Florida – the southwest coast of Florida,” he explained. The sand on the West Coast is softer and whiter, keeping it cool even when the sun is beaming on it.

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Naples, Florida Weather in December It's getting chilly around the world, but you can still enjoy comfortable and mild temperatures here in Naples. In the winter months, Naples cools down to an average high of 78°F so it's one of the only places in the country that you can still enjoy the pools and beach.

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