Best time to swim in Key West in Florida Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Key West in Florida? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Key West and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Key West, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Key West: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Key West in Florida? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 72°F (min: 68°F/max: 75°F)
February 72°F (min: 67°F/max: 76°F)
March 74°F (min: 69°F/max: 79°F)
April 78°F (min: 75°F/max: 82°F)
May 81°F (min: 77°F/max: 85°F)
June 84°F (min: 81°F/max: 86°F)
July 86°F (min: 84°F/max: 89°F)
August 87°F (min: 85°F/max: 90°F)
September 86°F (min: 84°F/max: 88°F)
October 83°F (min: 80°F/max: 87°F)
November 79°F (min: 75°F/max: 83°F)
December 75°F (min: 73°F/max: 77°F)

Water temperature variation in Key West throughout the year

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