Come see for yourself!
During the winter months, it’s pretty cold up north and many people flock to Southwest Florida to thaw out. Down south, we call these people “snowbirds” and we warmly welcome them to paradise.
Average Weather Comparisons
We encourage visitors to leave their winter parkas behind because here on Sanibel Island, it rarely gets cold. When the temperature drops below 50 degrees, it doesn’t stay there long.
We’ve compared Sanibel’s weather to cities around the country to help put this in perspective. As you see in the chart below, the average LOW temperatures in the winter months are 10 to 15 degrees warmer on Sanibel than in cities like Phoenix and LA. And, of course, average LOW temps during Boston winters are roughly 25 to 30 degrees lower than on Sanibel… hence, the snowbirds.
“I just can’t stand the Summer heat,” I often hear said. Interestingly enough, the average HIGH temperatures on Sanibel Island barely even reach the 90s. You read that right, our average summer temps are still in the 80s. However, I will not downplay the humidity levels that can admittedly be quite oppressive during the summertime.
*Historical weather data taken from weatherspark.com in January 2024
Does Sanibel have Seasons?
We like to say that we have a wet season and a dry season. Our wet season runs from June through October, with June, July and August being the wettest months. Winter is our dry season, so, when it’s snowing up north, it’s dry, warm and breezy here in Southwest Florida. That’s right, sunny and 75!
So, pack your bags!
If you love the outdoors, this is your happy place, especially during the winter months. Sanibel Island is perfect for bird watching, bicycling, running or just lounging with a good book by the pool.
So now that you have an idea of what the temperature is like, you can start packing. Don’t forget your swimsuit!
