What month is best for swimming 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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May and October are best for South Florida beach vacations And you can still find plenty of off-season bargains. Diehard sun worshippers, however, should wait until June to August for the ultimate sizzle!

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While the summer months of July and August are the warmest with temperatures ranging from 28 to 31°C (82 to 88°F). On average, the hottest water temperatures of the year occur during the middle of July.

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By January, water temps even as far south on the Gulf as Naples/Marco Island are mid-to-high 60s. On the Atlantic side, the Gulf Stream comes close to shore between Miami and Palm Beach, so water temps should be low 70s. Anywhere in that stretch is warmest (Palm Beach, Boynton, Delray, Boca, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami.

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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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Average Beach Water Temperatures 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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A little cooler than your body temperature (98.6° Fahrenheit) should not be too cold so that you don't get chilled. 70° to 78° Fahrenheit is the range where most folks feel comfortable swimming.

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One of the best times to fly cheaply would be late May or early June - just before school holidays start. However, be sure to avoid travel in and around Memorial Day as you may find prices are slightly higher at this time.

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Floridians will tell you that the best months to visit are November to May, when temperatures are comfortable, humidity is low and the chance of thunderstorms is much less than the summer months.

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Those crowds and prices taper off from May through September, and temperatures typically remain manageable, with summer highs of around 90 degrees. Hurricane season, though, can put a damper on an off-season visit — storms are most common in the Keys in August, September, and October.

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Swimming at beaches in Florida is possible year round. Summer temperatures reach into the 30°C range and trips to the beach become a necessity. Florida borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

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Crowds: The warmest temperatures of the year combined with summer vacations contribute to the highest number of visitors during the summer months.

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