Southwest Florida in February

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

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

Better beach options in February

Further afield: Huatulco (A), the Yucatán Gulf Coast (A) and Puerto Vallarta (A). Every destination in February.

Questions

Is February a good time to visit Southwest Florida?

February is a middling month for Southwest Florida: a typical day grades B+, the 8th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 75°F, water around 67°F and about a 22% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).

How warm is Southwest Florida in February?

Typical highs are about 75°F and the sea is about 67°F. The water is on the cool side for long swims.

Is February hurricane season in Southwest Florida?

No. Storm risk is very low in February.

How crowded is Southwest Florida in February?

Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. 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.