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Destin: James Lee Park

Florida

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Destin: James Lee Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about 4 miles from the town of Miramar Beach. The site has restrooms, lifeguards and parking, which makes it a simple base for a day on the sand. For the most comfortable weather, aim for spring or fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 76°F in April and 81°F in October, while July and August average highs near 91°F with the most wet days of the year. For a change from the beach, Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Trail is about 8 miles away.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

On duty (often seasonal)

Parking

Large lot

Restrooms

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Destin: James Lee Park

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–84°F and lows of 45–68°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Destin Ft Walton Ap, FL weather station, 4 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan63° high45° low
  2. Feb66° high48° low
  3. Mar71° high54° low
  4. Apr76° high60° low
  5. May84° high68° low
  6. Jun89° high74° low
  7. Jul91° high76° low
  8. Aug91° high76° low
  9. Sep88° high72° low
  10. Oct81° high63° low
  11. Nov72° high53° low
  12. Dec66° high47° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Miramar Beach, Florida · 3.9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Destin: James Lee Park

Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    63° / 45°

    10 wet

  2. Feb

    66° / 48°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    71° / 54°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    76° / 60°

    8 wet

  5. May

    84° / 68°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    89° / 74°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 76°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    91° / 76°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    88° / 72°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    81° / 63°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    72° / 53°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    66° / 47°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Destin Ft Walton Ap, FL, 4 mi away at 22 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.