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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For many, the best time to visit Clearwater Florida is between the months of October and December. That's because these milder autumn months bring with them less humidity and fewer tourist crowds.
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.
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.
Clearwater Beach's crystal clear waters create the perfect conditions for enjoying an array of water activities like swimming, parasailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
Clearwater Beach's crystal clear waters create the perfect conditions for enjoying an array of water activities like swimming, parasailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
Home to Clearwater Beach, TripAdvisor's #1 Beach in the U.S. for 2016, 2018 and 2019, we know all about what separates the best beaches from the rest. Sugar-white sand, warm Gulf waters and fiery sunsets are just a few ingredients that play into earning a shot at that coveted top spot.
The average daily cost per person in Clearwater is $120 to $240 per day. Clearwater hotels offer rates from $79 to $362 per night depending on the type of hotel, with an average cost for a week-long trip of approximately $1,519 for a single traveler and $5,114 for a family of four.
Yes, the ocean is never closed. The weather is warm enough in south Florida to swim all year, its rare for the air temp's to go below 50f in winter. North Florida is usually warm enough to swim in December also, but it does get the occasional cold spell to make it chilly.
March, April, and May make up the season when spring breakers flock to the island in droves. The winter months of January and February see fewer visitors taking to the beaches, but the influx of tourists is still fairly high.
May and October are best for South Florida beach vacationsAnd you can still find plenty of off-season bargains. Diehard sun worshippers, however, should wait until June to August for the ultimate sizzle!
The Manatee Bay reading may be near the highest sea surface temperature observed globally , although there are no official records maintained for ocean temperatures.