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The best time to visit Naples, Florida
Air and Gulf water temperatures for every month, when it rains, hurricane season, and the shoulder months we think are the sweet spot.
Naples is warm all year, but it isn't the same trip in February and in August. Here's what each month looks like, using NOAA's long-term averages for Naples.
Month by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Gulf water |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F | 56°F | 67°F |
| February | 77°F | 58°F | 69°F |
| March | 80°F | 61°F | 72°F |
| April | 84°F | 66°F | 77°F |
| May | 88°F | 70°F | 82°F |
| June | 90°F | 74°F | 86°F |
| July | 91°F | 76°F | 87°F |
| August | 91°F | 76°F | 88°F |
| September | 90°F | 75°F | 86°F |
| October | 87°F | 71°F | 82°F |
| November | 81°F | 63°F | 74°F |
| December | 77°F | 59°F | 70°F |
Air: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Naples Municipal Airport. Water: NOAA coastal water temperature guide, Naples station.
The seasons
Peak season: December to April
Dry, sunny and mild, with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s. February and March are the busiest months, with the highest rates and the fullest beach lots. The Gulf is cool for swimming (67–72°F), which is where a heated pool earns its keep.
Shoulder months: April–May and November
Our favorite time. The Gulf is 74–82°F, it's still mostly dry, and crowds thin out. April and May have warm-water beach days, and November has pleasant evenings for the fire pit.
Summer: June to September
Hot (around 90°F) and humid, with the warmest water of the year (86–88°F). This is the rainy season. Expect short, heavy afternoon thunderstorms, so plan beach mornings and pool afternoons. About two-thirds of Naples' annual rain falls June through September, and August is the wettest month.
Hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and activity peaks around September 10. Most storms come between mid-August and mid-October. If you travel then, buy travel insurance that covers named storms, and book a rental with a clear hurricane policy. We refund nights covered by a mandatory evacuation order; see our hurricane policy.
Red tide
Red tide is a bloom of a naturally occurring algae (Karenia brevis). During a bloom it can irritate eyes and lungs at the beach and kill fish. It comes and goes and can't be predicted far ahead, so check the FWC status page during the week of your trip. The October 9, 2026 update showed only background levels off Collier County.
Getting here
- Southwest Florida International (RSW): about 30 minutes to north Naples via I-75.
- From Miami: about 2 hours across Alligator Alley (I-75, tolled).
- From Tampa: about 2 hours 45 minutes down I-75.
- Naples Airport (APF) is about 15–20 minutes away, but it has had no scheduled airline service since 2017. American Airlines has proposed Charlotte flights from December 2026; check before you book.
Drive times are estimates and depend on traffic.
Our saltwater pool and spa can be heated for winter visits ($300 per stay), so the pool is ready whatever the month.
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What is the best month to visit Naples, Florida?
April, May and November balance warm Gulf water (74–82°F), mostly dry weather and smaller crowds than the February–March peak.
When is hurricane season in Naples?
June 1 to November 30. Activity peaks around September 10, and most storms fall between mid-August and mid-October.
How warm is the water in Naples in winter?
The Gulf averages about 67°F in January, 69°F in February and 72°F in March.