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December on the island
Average high
74°
Average low
55°
Rain
2.3 in
Gulf water
69°F
How it feels: Mild and pleasant. Some days are beach days, some are sweater nights.
Good to know in December
- Bridge Street Farmers Market season (Sundays, roughly November to April). source
- Heated pools: rental pools are usually heated December to April. Cold snaps can still cool them down. source
- Cortez Bridge work: bridge construction was set to start in November 2026 and FDOT expects about 1,200 days of work. Leave extra time on Cortez Rd. source
We don't have verified crowd numbers by month, so we don't guess. School holidays usually mean busier beaches and bridges. See what to book ahead.