Key West: Simonton Street South

Simonton Street South is a public beach access point in Key West, Florida, about a mile from the center of town. The site has restrooms and parking, and a fee is charged. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show warm conditions all year. January runs from highs around 75°F to lows near 63°F, and February through April stay mild, with highs from the mid-70s to about 83°F. These are also the driest months, with five or six wet days a month in spring. Heat and rain build through summer and early fall. July and August average highs around 90°F with lows near 79°F, and wet days climb from 11 in June to a peak of 16 in September. October and November ease back toward the low to mid-80s, and December returns to highs in the upper 70s. For warm weather with the fewest rainy days, late winter and spring are the best fit. About 3 miles away, the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail offers a way to pair a beach visit with time on foot.