Southwest Florida in November
November is a good month for Southwest Florida: a typical day grades A-, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 75°F and about a 26% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
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
October: A · November: A- · December: A-. The best months are usually April, May and October, and the weakest are January and August.
Best beaches in Southwest Florida in November
Resorts with the best typical November, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Nov | This week |
|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Marco Island | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Marco Beach Ocean Resort | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA- |
| Bonita Beach Resorts | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA- |
| Pink Shell Beach Resort | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Fort Myers Beach Resorts | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA- |
| Sundial Beach Resort & Spa | A | SatBSunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
Southwest Florida is among the best-graded beach destinations in November. Every destination in November.
Questions
- Is November a good time to visit Southwest Florida?
- November is a good month for Southwest Florida: a typical day grades A-, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 75°F and about a 26% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
- How warm is Southwest Florida in November?
- Typical highs are about 80°F and the sea is about 75°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is November hurricane season in Southwest Florida?
- No. Storm risk is very low in November.
- How crowded is Southwest Florida in November?
- Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually August and September.
Plan it
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.