Fort Myers weather by month
Average highs run from 75°F in January to 92°F in July, and January nights average 54°F. It gets 57 inches of rain and melted snow a year. Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to April.
Best time to visit Fort Myers
For comfortable weather, go in November to April. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F | 54°F | 2.4 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| February | 78°F | 57°F | 1.8 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| March | 81°F | 60°F | 2.1 in | 3 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| April | 85°F | 64°F | 2.4 in | 4 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| May | 90°F | 69°F | 3.5 in | 5 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| June | 91°F | 74°F | 9.7 in | 12 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| July | 92°F | 75°F | 9.4 in | 13 | 25 | 0 | hot |
| August | 92°F | 75°F | 10.4 in | 14 | 25 | 0 | hot |
| September | 90°F | 74°F | 9.0 in | 11 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| October | 87°F | 69°F | 3.1 in | 5 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| November | 81°F | 62°F | 1.8 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| December | 77°F | 57°F | 1.9 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| Year | 85°F avg | 66°F avg | 57.4 in | 77 | 120 | 0 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Fort Myers Page Field Airport, FL (USW00012835), 2.1 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Fort Myers
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 28m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 13h 48m. The earliest sunset comes around November 22 (5:34 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:24 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 110 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 am | 5:56 pm | 10h 39m |
| February | 7:03 am | 6:19 pm | 11h 16m |
| March | 7:36 am | 7:36 pm | 11h 59m |
| April | 7:03 am | 7:51 pm | 12h 47m |
| May | 6:40 am | 8:07 pm | 13h 27m |
| June | 6:34 am | 8:21 pm | 13h 48m |
| July | 6:44 am | 8:22 pm | 13h 38m |
| August | 6:59 am | 8:03 pm | 13h 04m |
| September | 7:13 am | 7:31 pm | 12h 18m |
| October | 7:27 am | 6:58 pm | 11h 32m |
| November | 6:46 am | 5:37 pm | 10h 50m |
| December | 7:08 am | 5:37 pm | 10h 29m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Fort Myers with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Fort Myers getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Fort Myers.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fort Myers?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 75°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Fort Myers?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 54°F and highs of 75°F.
What is the rainiest month in Fort Myers?
August gets the most precipitation, 10.4 inches on average. February is the driest at 1.8 inches.
When is the best time to visit Fort Myers?
For comfortable weather, November to April. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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