Panhandle... Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Sandestin

[tomac14]

Hi:

I'm very seriously considering renting a condo in Destin, FL for Jan, Feb and half of March.

What's the weather like in Destin, FL during these months, temperature, rain, comfort outdoors, etc.

I want to get out of cold St. Louis, MO during these months.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of wintertime in Destin?

Thanks,

Tomac14

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by tomac14

Hi:

I'm very seriously considering renting a condo in Destin, FL for Jan, Feb and half of March.

What's the weather like in Destin, FL during these months, temperature, rain, comfort outdoors, etc.

I want to get out of cold St. Louis, MO during these months.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of wintertime in Destin?

Thanks,

Tomac14

It's cool during those months. Daytime temp will likely be in the 60's and the night temp will likely be 30's-40's. Rain is very unpredictable, it just depends on if a front comes through that taps enough moisture from the gulf. Don't expect to be able to wear shorts and sandals in Destin during the winter. You probably wouldn't need a heavy jacket, but you would at least want a windbreaker.

[harv0621]

I have to agree with Southernnaturelover. I moved here to Fort Walton Beach (just west of Destin), from Vero Beach, two years ago. Although without a doubt we have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, I have been very disappointed in the winters here. I have been told for the last two years that the 20's we got in Jan and Feb were unusual, but nonetheless for two years now, I almost felt like I wasn't in Florida during the winter time. It by no means is like it would be up where you live, but don't expect to be sunbathing during these months. From May thru October is excellent beach and boating weather here.

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by harv0621

I have to agree with Southernnaturelover. I moved here to Fort Walton Beach (just west of Destin), from Vero Beach, two years ago. Although without a doubt we have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, I have been very disappointed in the winters here. I have been told for the last two years that the 20's we got in Jan and Feb were unusual, but nonetheless for two years now, I almost felt like I wasn't in Florida during the winter time. It by no means is like it would be up where you live, but don't expect to be sunbathing during these months. From May thru October is excellent beach and boating weather here.

I remember when I was a kid back in 1983 it got down to 8 degrees, and there were pipes bursting everywhere. Several occasions since then it has got down into the teens.

[dukatiismommy]

We are moving to the Fort Walton Beach/ Destin area at the end of November. My husband is being stationed at Eglin AFB and just in case we are put on the waiting list for a while. Does anyone know of any descent apts that are pet friendly?