Temperature of Sea in Feb on Gulf coast and down to Keys

We are looking to go to Sanibel next Feb and would like to know how warm the sea will be at that time of year. It is about 18 years since we were Florida going Disney with my son and then we went to down to the Keys but just cant remember how hot it was. We were thinking of flying into Miami . Any information would be appreciated

Temperature of Sea in Feb on Gulf coast and down to Keys

For water temps see

http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/egof.html

Use Naples for Sanibel as that is the closest point. The air temps get warmer as the month gets later in Feb, but usual highs are in the 70%26#39;sF and night time temps in the 50%26#39;sF.

Miami is about 2.5 hours away. Alligator Alley is now a toll road, so be prepared. Not a great night time drive. You can also fly into Tampa [TPA]. It%26#39;s about the same difference, but flights into Miami might be cheaper.

Condos are the best bet for Sanibel. See www.sanibel-captiva.org for places to stay and ask when you get a feel for what you want.

Temperature of Sea in Feb on Gulf coast and down to Keys

Hi - When my family comes over from coincidently, Yorkshire and London, they have found the best deals flying into New York, then Miami, then Ft Myers. I think you might be able to fly into either NY or Miami and then puddle jump into Ft Myers (RSW).

The only real difference is Tampa airport is much more user friendly than Miami airport.Been to both,and,yes I live in Tampa,but TIA is a much more user friendly airport.In and out is a breeze.Drives are about the same.

Boy do I agree with this. Miami international arrivals is a mess.