Marco Island in November.
The island wakes back up. Snowbirds drift in, restaurants get busy again, and the weather turns to its postcard best. Thanksgiving week is the spike — everything else is gentle.
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Avg low
- 64°F
- Gulf water
- 77°F
- Rainy days
- 3 days
- Crowds
- Rising
- Beachfront /night
- $280–$500
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Weather
Highs 78–82°F, lows 60–65°F. Water 76°F early in the month, 72°F by Thanksgiving. Almost no rain. Sunset moves to 5:30pm after daylight saving ends.
Prices
Pre‑Thanksgiving is still shoulder pricing ($350–$550/night). Thanksgiving week itself prices like January — book in summer or skip. December starts climbing again right after.
What to book first
- Thanksgiving dinner reservation if you're in town — top spots book six weeks out.
- A boat tour — captains start filling up for season.
- Stone crab night, any night that isn't Friday.
What to skip
Black Friday on Tamiami Trail. Traffic into Naples and Coastland Center is genuinely awful.
One local note
November cold fronts can drop a night into the low 50s. Bring a real layer for sunset — bare arms on a 75° day get cold fast after dark.
Common questions about November.
- What is the weather like on Marco Island in November?
- Marco Island in November averages highs around 81°F and lows around 64°F, with Gulf water temperatures near 77°F. Expect roughly 3 days of measurable rain across the month. Our favorite month. Dry season starts, crowds haven't.
- Is the water warm enough to swim on Marco Island in November?
- Gulf water off Marco Island sits around 77°F in November. Most visitors find anything above 75°F comfortable for a long swim; in the low 70s the water is swimmable but bracing for the first few minutes, and locals tend to wait for the afternoon.
- How busy and how expensive is Marco Island in November?
- November crowd levels on Marco Island are rising, and beachfront rentals typically run $280–$500 per night. Rates and availability move fast around holidays and weekends, so book earlier than you think you need to.