Enjoying The Fort Myers Climate To The Fullest

By Jony Mozen


If there is one state in the USA that has really earned its nickname, it's Florida, the Sunshine State. It's no wonder that it's not only a popular holiday destination but also the destination of choice for those who want to live a healthier, happier outdoor lifestyle. With its many sunny days, the Fort Myers climate makes this city the perfect option if you want to enjoy the best Florida has to offer.

Fort Myers is located along the southwestern coast of the Florida Peninsula. It's a great place to base yourself, because its location is so central. The local population is made up of many ethnic backgrounds and ages, lending a cosmopolitan air to the streets. On those days when you want to broaden your horizons, you only need to travel a couple of hours and you'll be in the Everglades, Miami, Orlando or the Florida Keys.

One of the main attractions is the climate in Fort Myers. It's between subtropical and tropical and there are 271 days of sunshine in an average year. Sunscreen is important but you'll find yourself wanting to spend time outdoors even in the middle of winter. In fact, Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison all had winter estates here and today the city is home to countless professional athletes.

Beach weather in Fort Myers is perfect in spring. The average maximum temperatures in April and May are between around 85 and 89 degrees and while there is some rainfall, it's not enough to interfere with your sunbathing. This is a good time of year to visit the Butterfly Estates to see the many butterfly species native to the state. You may also want to catch the Minnesota Twins or the Boston Red Sox during their spring training.

The Fort Myers weather becomes very humid and hot in summer, with average high temperatures well into the nineties. Rain is much more frequent but generally a shower or thunderstorm is over quickly and actually brings down temperatures to more comfortable levels. However, hurricanes can affect the area and you should always heed the storm warnings if you're thinking of being on boat.

Fall and winter in this part of the country will lure you to the hiking and biking trails and golf courses. Rainfall is much less and the air isn't so humid, yet the days are still pleasantly warm. Even nights are mild and is very rare to experience frost or snow. If you do want to spend more time indoors in winter, be sure to visit the Edison and Ford Winter Estates to see how these industrial giants spent the cooler months.

The city has every facility you can dream of, with plenty of restaurants and bars, especially along the waterfront in the downtown area. On those days when you want to give your skin a rest from the sun's rays, you'll find a good selection of retail outlets, among them the Edison Mall. Another good way to spend a day is with a visit to the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium or to the Imaginarium Science Center. Public transport is good and you'll also find that this is a very bicycle-friendly city.

The easiest way to reach your slice of Florida paradise is to fly in. Southwest Florida International Airport is served by airlines that fly directly from all over the USA as well as from Germany and Canada. You're spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation too, whether you want a short vacation or whether you want to stay longer and maybe even move here.




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