Southwest Florida in December

Southwest Florida month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

• JanB72°F
• FebB+75°F
• MarA-80°F
• AprA83°F
• MayA87°F
• JunA-87°F
• JulB+89°F
• AugB89°F
• SepB87°F
• OctA84°F
• NovA-80°F
• DecA-76°F

November: A- · December: A- · January: B. The best months are usually April, May and October, and the weakest are January and August.

Better beach options in December

Further afield: Huatulco (A) and Puerto Vallarta (A). Every destination in December.

Questions

Is December a good time to visit Southwest Florida?

December is a good month for Southwest Florida: a typical day grades A-, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 76°F, water around 70°F and about a 18% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Christmas & holiday break).

How warm is Southwest Florida in December?

Typical highs are about 76°F and the sea is about 70°F. The water is on the cool side for long swims.

Is December hurricane season in Southwest Florida?

No. Storm risk is very low in December.

How crowded is Southwest Florida in December?

Typically busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually August and September.

Plan it

• Southwest Florida: this week's forecast, beach by beach
• Compare dates and beaches on the map

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 16 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.