Which coast of Florida is warmer in winter?

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. During the summer months, the Gulf of Mexico will be five or more degrees warmer than the Atlantic Ocean.



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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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The most Southern tip of the Florida Keys will the warmest weather. In Key West, the southernmost part of the Florida Keys, winter temperatures can get very high. During winter, the average highs range from the mid-70s to low 80s (°F), making it the warmest place in the state.

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If you're looking for one of the best destinations to enjoy winter in Florida, then you can't beat Key West. With daily highs hovering around 77 degrees and mostly sunny days, it's the perfect place to escape the winter blues.

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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. During the summer months, the Gulf of Mexico will be five or more degrees warmer than the Atlantic Ocean.

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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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Naples, Florida Weather in December It's getting chilly around the world, but you can still enjoy comfortable and mild temperatures here in Naples. In the winter months, Naples cools down to an average high of 78°F so it's one of the only places in the country that you can still enjoy the pools and beach.

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Usually just a couple of degrees warmer in Key West, but the beaches there are not as nice as the ones in Miami so I'd choose Miami if you want to sunbathe in that warm weather- most Key West beaches are small, rocky and often filled with smelly seaweed because of their position in relation to the reef.

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You can easily swim on the beach even during December; the average water temperature is around 70-80°F. During January, the average water temperature is around 68°F. The winter season offers a mix of both sunny and partly cloudy days, so it is perfect to be out on the beach.

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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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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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