Florida Weather: Information on Summer and Winter Weather in Florida

Posted Saturday 12th December 2009

Florida is known as the Sunshine State with summers being warm (around 90 degrees) and fairly humid with winters being mild (around 75 degrees).

Florida has a tropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year and a rainy season during the period from June to September. The good news is that the rain in Florida does not fall for days on end (as it does in Europe) and normally occurs mid afternoon for around an hour before the blue skies and sunshine return.

During the summer lightweight clothing is recommended with only a light jumper or jacket being required during the winter months. The occasional cold front can occur during the winter producing a slight frost in the late evenings and early mornings but this soon melts away when the sun rises.

If you are renting a villa then it is likely you will have the benefit of your own private pool and will be offered the chance to pay an additional amount for pool heating (typically around (GBP) 75 a week). To get the full benefit from the pool (particularly where young children are involved) we strongly recommend you request pool heating during the months November to March inclusive. The majority of owners will also have a pool blanket available for your use and this should be placed over the surface of the water to ensure the maximum amount of heat is retained overnight.

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from August through October and Florida has experienced several well documented hurricanes in the past. Due to its location in the centre of Florida it is much more likely that a hurricane will affect Southern Florida or the Coastal areas rather than the Orlando area. While the path of a hurricane can take it across Central Florida the good news is that hurricanes generally weaken when travelling over land becoming a tropical storm by the time they reach the Orlando area.

Should there be any potential weather related issues while you are in the area the television coverage is excellent and this together with your locally based management company will keep you fully apprised of the situation.

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