Where should I stay in Florida for winter months?

Popular Florida spots for snowbird rentals include Fort Myers, Bradenton, Naples, Sarasota, Destin, Clearwater, Cape Coral, and Panama City Beach. The Sunshine State is also home to other great snowbird destinations, like Key West, Amelia Island, and the Florida Keys.



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Best Times to Visit Florida for Good Weather Conditions do vary, though, depending on the time of year and the destination. In Florida's subtropical south, winter — roughly November to April — offers the best weather, with temperatures generally topping out at around 80 degrees.

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1. Key West. If you are looking for the warmest Florida beaches in December, the warmest one you are going to find is in Key West. Being the most Southern point in the United States, you are going to be the closest to the equator that you possibly can be in the state of Florida.

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Get an RV you're comfortable living in for the winter. Longer stay rentals in Florida are expensive. So, you could offset the cost of an RV in just a couple years. Granted, it won't be a luxurious life in a condo by the beach. But, if your goal is simply to escape the snow, it's a much more affordable way of doing so.

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The formal season for snowbirds spans October to April, and it's common for them to spend the full six months there. Some will stay for shorter periods or may return home for the holidays in November or December before returning to finish out the season.

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The Gulf coast also gets colder during the winter, whereas the Atlantic coast of Florida stays warm all year. If you're looking to go swimming throughout the colder months, the east coast would be more suitable, he said.

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Florida in December With many of the attractions and theme parks still open, it's a great time to visit if you like quiet streets and cooler weather. As you can see, Florida has something for everyone no matter when you choose to visit.

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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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The only debate worth having is which side of Florida has the best beaches. The Atlantic coast has plenty to offer in the way of water sports. They get the better waves and, thus, some greater action. Florida's Gulf Coast, however, is responsible for those visions of smooth, sandy beaches and crystal, clear water.

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