Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Myers

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Fort Myers Weather by Month

NOAA normals for every month, plus Gulf water temperature, UV and storm risk.

Last updated August 27, 2026Reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, Senior Travel Writer

Fort Myers monthly climate table

Average monthly weather in Fort Myers, Florida
Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Gulf water	UV	Storm risk
January	75°F	54°F	2"	5	66°F	6	None
February	77°F	56°F	2.1"	5	66°F	7	None
March	80°F	59°F	2.6"	5	70°F	8	None
April	85°F	63°F	2"	4	75°F	10	None
May	90°F	69°F	3"	6	81°F	11	Very low
June	91°F	74°F	9.3"	16	85°F	11	Low
July	92°F	75°F	8.9"	16	87°F	11	Low
August	92°F	76°F	9.4"	17	87°F	11	Moderate
September	91°F	74°F	8.1"	15	86°F	10	Peak
October	87°F	69°F	3.3"	8	81°F	8	Moderate
November	81°F	62°F	1.6"	4	74°F	6	Very low
December	77°F	56°F	1.6"	4	69°F	5	None

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Fort Myers / Page Field (KFMY); Gulf water temperatures are nearshore averages.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best month for weather in Fort Myers?

February and March deliver the best weather in Fort Myers: highs of 77–80°F, low humidity, and only about 2 inches of rain. November is the driest month at 1.6 inches and is nearly as pleasant with warmer Gulf water.

What is the rainiest month in Fort Myers?

August is the wettest month in Fort Myers, averaging 9.4 inches of rain across roughly 17 days, almost all of it in afternoon thunderstorms rather than all-day rain.

What is the hottest month in Fort Myers?

July and August are the hottest months, both averaging 92°F highs with dew points near 75°F, which pushes the heat index above 100°F most afternoons.

When is hurricane season in Fort Myers?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, with peak risk for Southwest Florida from mid-August through early October. September 10 is the climatological peak.

How warm is the Gulf of Mexico in Fort Myers?

Nearshore Gulf water off Fort Myers ranges from about 66°F in January and February to 87°F in July and August — the warmest coastal water in the continental United States.