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The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Fort Myers — and what to do instead.
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Add your takeFort Myers month by month
Festivals, conventions, weather and price seasons that change what a visit is like. Researched by the TripVibz editors from official event and weather sources.
January
Peak season — busy. Peak season runs from mid-January through April. Hotel rates and crowds are highest, so book well ahead.
February
Spring training — busy. From late February to late March, the Red Sox play at JetBlue Park and the Twins at Hammond Stadium.
Edison Festival of Light — busy. Two weeks of February events across downtown Fort Myers, ending with the Grand Parade of Light.
Peak season — busy. Peak season runs from mid-January through April. Hotel rates and crowds are highest, so book well ahead.
March
Spring training — busy. From late February to late March, the Red Sox play at JetBlue Park and the Twins at Hammond Stadium.
Peak season — busy. Peak season runs from mid-January through April. Hotel rates and crowds are highest, so book well ahead.
Spring break on Fort Myers Beach — avoid. March is one of the busiest months on Fort Myers Beach. Expect heavy traffic onto Estero Island and beachfront hotels booked weeks out.
April
Peak season — busy. Peak season runs from mid-January through April. Hotel rates and crowds are highest, so book well ahead.
June
Summer off-season — avoid. Summer is the low season. It's hot and humid, with tropical thunderstorms most afternoons.
July
Summer off-season — avoid. Summer is the low season. It's hot and humid, with tropical thunderstorms most afternoons.
August
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and most Atlantic activity falls between mid-August and mid-October.
Summer off-season — avoid. Summer is the low season. It's hot and humid, with tropical thunderstorms most afternoons.
Red tide risk — busy. Red tide blooms appear most years in late summer or early fall, often between Clearwater and Sanibel. They can cause eye and breathing irritation at the beach.
September
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and most Atlantic activity falls between mid-August and mid-October.
Red tide risk — busy. Red tide blooms appear most years in late summer or early fall, often between Clearwater and Sanibel. They can cause eye and breathing irritation at the beach.
October
Fall shelling season — good. October and November bring good shelling on nearby Sanibel, with less rain and lighter crowds than winter. Hurricane season runs through November.
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and most Atlantic activity falls between mid-August and mid-October.
Red tide risk — busy. Red tide blooms appear most years in late summer or early fall, often between Clearwater and Sanibel. They can cause eye and breathing irritation at the beach.
November
Fall shelling season — good. October and November bring good shelling on nearby Sanibel, with less rain and lighter crowds than winter. Hurricane season runs through November.