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!
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The rainy season begins to kick-in in June and last through early October – this is the best time to visit Florida for lower prices and great deals.
Average Beach Water TemperaturesYes, 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.
The weather determines the high seasons. In subtropical South Florida, high season is in the winter, from mid-December to mid-April, although if you ask tourism execs, the high season is now creeping further into spring and even, in some parts, summer.
Timing really is everything when it comes to saving on vacations no matter where you are traveling. Consider traveling during off seasons or at least shoulder seasons. The weeks before school lets out in late May or even after schools resume in August can be almost 50% cheaper than peak summer weeks!
Vacation to FloridaWith fourteen days in Florida, you have more than enough time to see everything without having to rush. Rent a car or motorhome to cross the entire state, or use the excellent public transport. Whatever way you are arranging your vacation to Florida, you'll love it!
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.
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.
Florida is home to some of the most beautiful, clearest water beaches in the US and even the world. But what makes them so different? Water and sand. The Gulf of Mexico hosts beaches with emerald, clear water, and fine, pillowy-white sand.
The cheapest ticket to Florida found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Priceline users. September is the cheapest month for flights to Florida, and the most expensive month is March.
January. January is the coolest month of the year in Florida, with average lows of around 49 F (around 10 C) in Orlando. However, temperatures in the middle of the day can hit 74 F in the Florida Keys (around 23 C), making it possible to spend plenty of time exploring the great outdoors.