Important Things To Know
Currency
Fort Myers’s official currency is the United States Dollar (USD or $). We advise carrying a few dollars in cash when moving around the city.
You’ll be able to support the region’s tipping culture and pay for several low-cost services, like transport and parking, better.
National Languages
The official language of the city is English. But there are several non-English speaking communities in the region as well. Of these communities, Spanish speakers are the most dominant.
Time Zone
Fort Myers utilizes Eastern Standard Time (EST) before summer. Daylight Savings Time (DST) kicks in during the summer months up until the fall.
Clocks are set forward by an hour at the onset of the summer months (usually March) and set back again in the fall (November).
Climate And Weather
Overall, the City Of Palms experiences a warm tropical savanna climate throughout the year.
The average temperatures range from lows of about 65°F and highs of nearly 85°F (18 - 29 °C).
Its summer months are hot and humid. From mid-March, the temperatures rise above 80°F (27°C) and continue increasing through May to about 92°F (33 °C) by June, July, and August. This makes June, July, and August the region’s hottest months.
The city also experiences hurricane season from June to November.
December, January, and February are Fort Myers’ winter months. They receive little rainfall and are relatively warm, with an average daily temperature of about 77°F (25 °C). January is the coldest month, with a mean low of appx. 55°F (13 °C) and a high of about 74°F (23 °C).