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When is the best time to visit Fort Myers?
In general the best time to visit Fort Myers is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in August and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Fort Myers in different months
This is the average weather in Fort Myers for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +88°F during May.
In June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 42 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 278 mm in August.
Climate in Fort Myers
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Fort Myers for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +88°F | +91°F | +93°F | +97°F | +97°F | +97°F | +97°F | +95°F | +93°F | +91°F | +90°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +73°F | +75°F | +79°F | +82°F | +88°F | +90°F | +90°F | +90°F | +88°F | +84°F | +81°F | +75°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°F | +30°F | +36°F | +45°F | +55°F | +63°F | +70°F | +72°F | +66°F | +48°F | +41°F | +28°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +71°F | +72°F | +74°F | +79°F | +84°F | +86°F | +87°F | +89°F | +87°F | +85°F | +81°F | +74°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 75 | 75 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 69 | 51 | 62 | 68 | 104 | 258 | 239 | 278 | 236 | 100 | 50 | 49 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Fort Myers during the whole year:
The hottest month in Fort Myers is August with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +55°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Fort Myers during the whole year:
Fort Myers achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +87°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in January with +67°F in average.
When can you swim in Fort Myers?
You can swim in Fort Myers from April to December:
- In June - September the water is very warm (82°F);
- In May the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
- In April - December the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Fort Myers looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Fort Myers is September with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Fort Myers during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 62 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 10 rainy days and 278 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fort Myers:
What is the hottest month in Fort Myers?
The hottest month in Fort Myers is August with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Fort Myers?
The coldest month in Fort Myers is January with minimum temperatures of +55°F.
Is Fort Myers worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Fort Myers in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +90°F and 2 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Fort Myers?
if you're looking to visit Fort Myers when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, June, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 49 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Fort Myers
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Fort Myers, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.