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Ft. Meyers Beach: Bowditch Park

Florida

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Bowditch Park is a public beach access point in Florida, set within Bowditch Point Park and about 3.3 miles from the town of Punta Rassa. The access has restrooms, accessible access and parking, and a fee is charged. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 75°F with lows near 54°F, while summer brings highs near 92°F and rain on about 18 days a month in July and August. Nearby, the Mangrove Loop hike is about 2 miles away, and the Big Carlos Pass climbing area is roughly 7 miles off. The Veterans Trail is about 10 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Lot

Fee

Parking 2/hr

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

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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Ft. Meyers Beach: Bowditch Park

Florida

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

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 75–85°F and lows of 54–64°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, FL weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan75° high54° low
  2. Feb78° high57° low
  3. Mar81° high60° low
  4. Apr85° high64° low
  5. May89° high69° low
  6. Jun91° high74° low
  7. Jul92° high75° low
  8. Aug92° high75° low
  9. Sep90° high74° low
  10. Oct87° high69° low
  11. Nov81° high62° low
  12. Dec77° high57° low

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

Where it is

  • Bowditch Point Park · Public land
Nearest town
Punta Rassa, Florida · 3.3 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Ft. Meyers Beach: Bowditch Park

Best months: November–April. 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

    75° / 54°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    78° / 57°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    81° / 60°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    85° / 64°

    5 wet

  5. May

    89° / 69°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    91° / 74°

    16 wet

  7. Jul

    92° / 75°

    18 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 75°

    18 wet

  9. Sep

    90° / 74°

    15 wet

  10. Oct

    87° / 69°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    81° / 62°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    77° / 57°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, FL, 10.6 mi away at 15 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.