Climate in Fort Myers, Florida: Monthly Weather Averages
Fort Myers sits at 15 feet above sea level, and its climate, as recorded at the Fort Myers Page Field Airport, FL station, runs to a yearly mean of 75.4°F. The warmest month is August, averaging 83.4°F with typical highs of 91.7°F; the coldest is January, averaging 64.7°F with lows around 54.3°F. Across a normal year the city receives 57.4 in of precipitation. The full month-by-month picture below comes from the official 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals — the 30-year averages the National Weather Service itself uses — so it describes the Fort Myers climate you should actually plan around, whether you are timing a visit, weighing a move, or just settling an argument about which month is best.
Fort Myers climate month by month
The table below is the complete 1991–2020 normals profile for Fort Myers: average high, average low and mean temperature, rainfall, and snowfall for every month. Read down the Mean column to feel the year's rhythm — Fort Myers's temperature range runs from 64.7°F in January to 83.4°F in August.
| Month | Avg High (°F) | Avg Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.0 | 54.3 | 64.7 | 2.43 | — |
| February | 78.0 | 56.6 | 67.3 | 1.78 | — |
| March | 81.1 | 59.6 | 70.3 | 2.07 | — |
| April | 85.3 | 64.3 | 74.8 | 2.44 | — |
| May | 89.5 | 69.1 | 79.3 | 3.46 | — |
| June | 91.0 | 73.6 | 82.3 | 9.66 | — |
| July | 91.6 | 74.7 | 83.2 | 9.38 | — |
| August | 91.7 | 75.1 | 83.4 | 10.43 | — |
| September | 90.0 | 74.3 | 82.2 | 9.00 | — |
| October | 86.6 | 69.4 | 78.0 | 3.08 | — |
| November | 81.3 | 61.8 | 71.5 | 1.78 | — |
| December | 77.3 | 57.3 | 67.3 | 1.90 | — |
| Year | 84.9 | 65.8 | 75.4 | 57.41 | — |
How to read the colors:below freezingcoldcoolmildwarmhot. Bands are colored by each cell's own temperature, so a whole year reads at a glance.
NOAA does not publish monthly snowfall normals for this station, so the snow column is shown as —; the temperature and precipitation normals for this station are complete.
Fort Myers through the seasons
Winter in Fort Myers averages highs of 75.0–78.0°F and lows of 54.3–57.3°F, a seasonal mean of 66.4°F. The three months together bring 6.1 in of precipitation — about 11% of the city's yearly total — with January the wettest of the three at 2.43 in. This is the city's gentle season — the coolest quarter of the year still averages shirt-sleeve afternoons, which is exactly why it draws winter visitors.
Spring in Fort Myers averages highs of 81.1–89.5°F and lows of 59.6–69.1°F, a seasonal mean of 74.8°F. The three months together bring 8.0 in of precipitation — about 14% of the city's yearly total — with May the wettest of the three at 3.46 in. The season is a transition: the average temperature climbs 9.0°F from March to May, and by late spring Fort Myers is firmly into warm territory, with May rainfall of 3.46 in to plan around.
Summer in Fort Myers averages highs of 91.0–91.7°F and lows of 73.6–75.1°F, a seasonal mean of 83.0°F. The three months together bring 29.5 in of precipitation — about 51% of the city's yearly total — with August the wettest of the three at 10.43 in. Summers are hot in the classic sense — most afternoons reach the 90s, and shade, water, and air conditioning shape the daily routine. It is also the storm season: August alone averages 10.43 in of rain, much of it in heavy downpours.
Fall in Fort Myers averages highs of 81.3–90.0°F and lows of 61.8–74.3°F, a seasonal mean of 77.2°F. The three months together bring 13.9 in of precipitation — about 24% of the city's yearly total — with September the wettest of the three at 9.00 in. Temperatures ease off through the season — the monthly mean drops 10.7°F from September to November — and fall is when Fort Myers's weather turns crisp and dry, while nights stay mostly frost-free into December.
Best and worst months to visit Fort Myers
Ranking every month by its normals — mild mean temperatures score best, heavy rain and snow count against — the most comfortable months to visit Fort Myers are:
FebruaryMarchNovember
February leads the list: average highs of 78.0°F, lows of 56.6°F, and 1.78 in of rain. The other picks, March and November, offer the same balance in Fort Myers's mild stretch of the year. At the other end, August is usually the month to avoid — the year's heaviest rain, with a mean temperature of 83.4°F and 10.43 in of precipitation.
How Fort Myers compares
Across the 114 cities in our dataset, the typical city averages 57.8°F for the year and 35.7 in of precipitation. Fort Myers runs 17.6°F warmer than that typical city and wetter by 21.8 in a year, ranking #8 of 114 for annual warmth and #8 of 114 for precipitation (wettest first). Its year-round temperature swing — warmest month minus coldest — is 18.7°F, which puts it in the mild, ocean- or latitude-softened camp.
Within Florida, Fort Myers is #4 of 7 for warmth of the cities we track. See the Florida climate overview for the full state comparison, including Key West (warmest, 78.9°F yearly mean) and Jacksonville (coolest, 69.2°F).
Planning notes for Fort Myers
For anyone relocating: average lows never drop below freezing in any month, so hard freezes are events, not seasons; 4 months average highs of 90°F or more, making air conditioning a core cost of summer life; 8 months of the year average between 55°F and 80°F, the band most people find comfortable without heating or cooling. Those four facts, all straight from the normals table above, shape everything from a Fort Myers wardrobe to its utility bills.
Fort Myers climate FAQ
What is the warmest month in Fort Myers?
August is the warmest month in Fort Myers, with a mean temperature of 83.4°F, average highs of 91.7°F and average lows of 75.1°F (1991–2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Fort Myers?
January is the coldest month, averaging 64.7°F, with highs of 75.0°F and lows of 54.3°F.
How much rain does Fort Myers get in a year?
Fort Myers averages 57.41 in of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (10.43 in) and the driest is February (1.78 in).
When is the best time of year to visit Fort Myers?
By the normals, the most comfortable months are February, March, November — mild average temperatures with moderate rainfall. August is typically the least comfortable month.
Source: 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) — ncei.noaa.gov. Station: Fort Myers Page Field Airport, FL (USW00012835), elevation 15 ft. Figures checked October 2026.