Is the water warmer in Florida or Hawaii?

In Miami Beach, water temps average as low as 71°F and as high as 86°F. In comparison to Hawaii, Miami's water temperatures dip lower than Hawaii's in the winter, but are a bit warmer in the summer. For a look at other coastal temperatures, see this link to the NOAA data.



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They're actually really close. For example, in Kauai, which is the northernmost of the major Hawaiian Islands, ocean temperatures range from 77°F to 83°F. On the beach resort side of Hawaii (Big) Island, ocean temperatures range between 77°F and 81°F.

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They're actually really close. For example, in Kauai, which is the northernmost of the major Hawaiian Islands, ocean temperatures range from 77°F to 83°F. On the beach resort side of Hawaii (Big) Island, ocean temperatures range between 77°F and 81°F.

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Florida's Gulf Coast, which is famous for its powder-like, white-sand beaches and emerald-hued waters, offers beachgoers a slightly warmer water temp (up to 5° more in the summer months) and calmer waters which is great for watersport activities such as stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking.

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If all you want to do is go have a family resort vacation (and there's nothing at all wrong with that), the Caribbean might have the edge as a family-friendly destination. If you want to get out there to explore and experience a wide range of natural wonders — Hawaii probably takes the pineapple-flavored cake.

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Swimming in the winter in Hawaii isn't just possible—it's practically required. Okay, not really, but it is a favorite pastime for local Hawaiians and visitors alike. Thanks to warm daytime temperatures and just as warm ocean waters, winter in Hawaii is the same dream vacation as summer in Hawaii.

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The weather in Hawaii and Mexico are gorgeous. Mexico may get unbearably hot sometimes in summer. The temperature does not shoot up more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Hawaii. Weather in Hawaii is more pleasant than Mexico although it is not very hot in Mexico.

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The sediment in Hawaii's oceans is made up of volcanic rock, coral, and shells which are heavy and not easily stirred up. The sediment quickly settles on the ocean floor, keeping the water clear.

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Best Time for Snorkeling and Swimming: Great swimming and snorkeling are possible year-round in Hawaii, but during summer months (May through September) water is warmer, waves are smaller, and skies are sunnier, making conditions ideal for these water-based activities.

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Hawaii Weather in February Hawaii in February sees ideal temperatures in the 78 to 80 F range. The waters and beaches remain warm and inviting all year round. With this weather, beaches are the perfect spot for sunbathing and water sports.

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As Oahu has the most swimmable beaches and most easily accessible beaches, it takes the prize for the best beaches in Hawaii. As the second oldest major Hawaiian Island, Oahu has 227 miles of shoreline. You won't find towering sea cliffs on Oahu as you find on Kauai or Molokai.

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According to data from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the warmest water off Honolulu can be found from July to September—averaging 80 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. However, Honolulu water temperatures drop to only 76 degrees in January, according to NOAA.

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