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    Typical December conditions on the Fort Myers coast

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    Fort Myers Weather in December

    77°F / 56°F · 1.6" rain · 69°F Gulf

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    Last updated Reviewed by Sarah Mitchell

    December climate at a glance

    Average high

    77°F

    Average low

    56°F

    Gulf water

    69°F

    Rainfall

    1.6"

    Rainy days

    4

    Sunny days

    21

    UV index

    5

    Dew point

    55°F

    Tropical risk

    None

    Sunrise

    7:07 AM

    Sunset

    5:41 PM

    Daylight

    10.5 hrs

    Temperature and rainfall figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Fort Myers / Page Field station. Gulf water temperatures are nearshore averages; sunrise, sunset and daylight are mid-month values for 26.64°N, 81.87°W.

    How the rain actually falls in December

    Occasional frontal rain; long stretches of clear, cool, low-humidity days.

    What to wear in Fort Myers in December

    Layers: beachwear at midday, a sweater or jacket after 5pm when the sun sets before six.

    Can you swim in December?

    Gulf water off Fort Myers averages 69°F in December — chilly for many for most visitors. Shallow nearshore flats run several degrees warmer than the offshore reading by mid-afternoon.

    Hurricane and storm risk in December

    Named-storm risk in December is none. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the climatological peak around September 10. Outside those months, tropical impact on Fort Myers is effectively nil.

    December weather records

    Fort Myers December temperature and precipitation summary
    MeasureValue
    Average high77°F
    Average low56°F
    Record high (Page Field)89°F
    Record low (Page Field)28°F
    Average rainfall1.6 in
    Rainy days4
    Mostly sunny days21
    Average afternoon dew point55°F
    Peak UV index5
    Gulf water temperature69°F
    HumidityLow
    Named-storm riskNone

    Planning a trip in December?

    Our December trip guide covers crowds, hotel pricing, events and whether the month is worth booking — not just the weather.

    Read the full Fort Myers in December guide

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the weather like in Fort Myers in December?

    Fort Myers weather in December averages 77°F highs and 56°F lows with 1.6 inches of rain and 69°F Gulf water — dry and mild, with the shortest days of the year at about 10.5 hours of daylight.

    How hot does it get in Fort Myers in December?

    Fort Myers averages a high of 77°F in December, with an average low of 56°F. The record high for the month at Page Field is 89°F and the record low is 28°F.

    Does it rain a lot in Fort Myers in December?

    December averages 1.6 inches of rain across about 4 days. Occasional frontal rain; long stretches of clear, cool, low-humidity days.

    How warm is the Gulf water in Fort Myers in December?

    Nearshore Gulf water off Fort Myers averages 69°F in December — chilly for many for swimming.

    What should I wear in Fort Myers in December?

    Layers: beachwear at midday, a sweater or jacket after 5pm when the sun sets before six.

    What time does the sun set in Fort Myers in December?

    Mid-December sunset in Fort Myers is around 5:41 PM, with sunrise at 7:07 AM and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight.

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