Florida Keys in December
December is a middling month for Florida Keys: a typical day grades A-, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 76°F, water around 76°F and about a 23% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
Florida Keys month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+73°F
- FebA-74°F
- MarA-77°F
- AprA-78°F
- MayA-82°F
- JunA-84°F
- JulA-86°F
- AugA-86°F
- SepB86°F
- OctA-82°F
- NovA-79°F
- DecA-76°F
November: A- · December: A- · January: B+. The best months are usually April, May and November, and the weakest are January and September.
Best beaches in Florida Keys in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA- |
| Playa Largo Resort & Spa | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA- |
| Casa Morada | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA- |
| Hawks Cay Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Islander Resort | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Cheeca Lodge & Spa | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| The Moorings Village | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA- |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in December
Further afield: Huatulco (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Los Cabos (A). Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Florida Keys?
- December is a middling month for Florida Keys: a typical day grades A-, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 76°F, water around 76°F and about a 23% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is Florida Keys in December?
- Typical highs are about 76°F and the sea is about 76°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is December hurricane season in Florida Keys?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is Florida Keys in December?
- Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Florida Keys: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Sargassum Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 17 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.