Best time to visit Fort Myers

November to April. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

November to April

November to April has the mildest, driest weather but the highest prices and crowds. November, December and May are cheaper shoulder months.

“The best time to visit Fort Myers is November–April” tripbase.com
“From November through April it is close to perfect” tripbase.com
“November through May offers the nicest weather in Fort Myers” going.com

4 of the 8 travel guides we read name these months.

Fort Myers month by month

Average high and low in Fort Myers, and days with rain

Best timeJanuary75°F / 54°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Peak season runs from January 15 through April; reservations are essential.January highs average 75F and lows 54F.Crowd levels run 8 or 9 out of 10 from January through March.
Best timeFebruary78°F / 57°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…ArtFest Fort Myers takes over the waterfront in February.February and January are the peak winter months; spring is more relaxed.
Best timeMarch81°F / 60°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Spring training brings the Red Sox and Twins to town every March.Spring break crowds arrive on Fort Myers Beach in mid-March, with a family-oriented feel.The Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival is held in early March.
Best timeApril85°F / 64°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…March and April are among the driest months, with 10 to 11 hours of sun daily.April highs average 85F.
May90°F / 69°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…May is shoulder season with fewer crowds and better prices.May highs average 89F.
June91°F / 74°F · 17 rainy daysChecking fares…Hurricane season starts June 1.June to September has near-daily afternoon thunderstorms, humidity and heat; mornings before 11am are still pleasant.
July92°F / 75°F · 19 rainy daysChecking fares…July is the hottest, with highs averaging 92F.The sea is warmest in July.
August92°F / 75°F · 18 rainy daysChecking fares…August is the wettest month, averaging 19 rain days.
September90°F / 74°F · 16 rainy daysChecking fares…Hurricane activity peaks between August and October.Hurricane Ian made landfall just west of the city on 28 September 2022.
October87°F / 69°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…October is flagged as a hurricane-risk month with lower crowds.
Best timeNovember81°F / 62°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…November is shoulder season, with prices and crowds lower.Hurricane season ends November 30.
Best timeDecember77°F / 57°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…December is a shoulder month, with highs near 77F.Manatees gather at Lee County Manatee Park during the winter months.

Weather: Fort Myers averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

Every date to Fort Myers from your city

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Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

January to AprilBest weather and most events, with higher prices and crowds.
October to AprilMildest weather; snowbirds and spring breakers arrive.

Quietest

June to SeptemberHeat, humidity, thunderstorms; beaches empty.
May to OctoberQuiet time with higher temperatures and more rain.

Watch for

June to NovemberHurricane season, peaking August to October.
June to NovemberTravel insurance that covers named storms is advised.
June to SeptemberMosquitoes in the wetlands become punishing.
SummerAfternoon thunderstorms and higher humidity.

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Is Fort Myers ok to visit now?: Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, so check forecasts if visiting then.

Best time to visit Fort Myers

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