what's the usual weather like at Christmas time? (North Port, Englewood: hotels, new home)

[beachbum wannabe]

Hi guys, we are coming down to the new place( Englewood) with a U-haul trailer full of stuff @ Christmas time, and I was wondering what to expect for temperature, water temp. (swimmable?) and normal weather conditions at that time of year, since this is the first time for us?(Rookie Northerners!)

[TKramar]

Some of you might think it swimmable...

I know that when I was younger, we hosted a Swedish foreign exchange student, and HE wanted to go swimming. Not a heated pool either! Not too cold for him, but definitely too cold for me!

[rusty78]

Originally Posted by beachbum wannabe

Hi guys, we are coming down to the new place( Englewood) with a U-haul trailer full of stuff @ Christmas time, and I was wondering what to expect for temperature, water temp. (swimmable?) and normal weather conditions at that time of year, since this is the first time for us?(Rookie Northerners!)

try these sites www.sarasotafl.org www.visitflorida.com I have been to Florida during the "Snowbird" season...and usually the water is warm enough for us northerners...but if not...most of the hotels have heated pools......I will be down there the first week in January...air temps around mid 70's...water temps seem to vary...were will you be staying???

[outsider1]

An average Northeasterner usually enjoys swimming in 68F in late July So should be pretty swimmable for you, somewhere between 65F~72F depending on wind direction. Look for a few days of SSE winds for best results.

[beachbum wannabe]

Hi,I havent been able to get back here for any replies,sorry!! We are visiting the new home we bought in October at Christmas. No pool to swim in yet but We were just wondering how cold the Gulf water might be. I'm personally sticking my feet in the water even if it has ice-cubes floating on top!Also just trying to get a heads -up for clothes packing(shorts,long pants,jacket ,etc??)

[Big House]

Originally Posted by beachbum wannabe

Hi,I havent been able to get back here for any replies,sorry!! We are visiting the new home we bought in October at Christmas. No pool to swim in yet but We were just wondering how cold the Gulf water might be. I'm personally sticking my feet in the water even if it has ice-cubes floating on top!Also just trying to get a heads -up for clothes packing(shorts,long pants,jacket ,etc??)

I grew up in Western NY, and when the lake water gets warm, it reaches a refreshing 55 degrees or so, sometimes maybe a little warmer, but not much. So whatever the water gets to during the winter, it will still be far warmer than necessary to enjoy!

[beachbum wannabe]

Originally Posted by Big House

I grew up in Western NY, and when the lake water gets warm, it reaches a refreshing 55 degrees or so, sometimes maybe a little warmer, but not much. So whatever the water gets to during the winter, it will still be far warmer than necessary to enjoy!

Hey Big House, I,m still here in Western New York,and I know just how refreshing the lake water can be,but We were looking for something just a smidge less refreshing, if you know what I mean my friend! I like my frank and beans at just the right temp you know!

[grandmallie]

Yes I asked the same question a few weeks back DH is driving down with our dogsand I will fly down a few days later, this will be our first Christmas down south too, we do have a heated pool in our complex so will bring the suit, the air might be a little chilly when we get out
but what the hay.
Really looking forward to enjoying our place and relaxing. might go down to Ding Darling refuge one day we will see.
would love to get together with anyone that will be down in the area when we are down.
We are in North Port and I see beachbum wannabe is in Englewood , next town over
counting the days now

[Ladywithafan]

No one can give you an honest answer on what the weather will be like because it all depends on the cold fronts....

Here in Florida, you need to carry a bathing suit, beach towel, chair, flip flops, jeans, sweatshirt, short sleeve T and long sleeve at all times in your car. You never know how when you'll need each of those items, but if you're prepared, you'll be fine.

[Big House]

Originally Posted by beachbum wannabe

Hey Big House, I,m still here in Western New York,and I know just how refreshing the lake water can be,but We were looking for something just a smidge less refreshing, if you know what I mean my friend! I like my frank and beans at just the right temp you know!

Well, I'm down here for the weekend - everyone was noting how cold it was - and it was maybe the high 60s (cold snap for here), today it was back in the 80s I believe. I watched the Pittsburgh game yesterday and saw the snow, so I was feeling pretty darn good about it all. I have a couple more trips planned, and they keep getting better and better. When are you coming down. I actually thought you have a place down here. - Where are ya?