Melbourne Beach: Bonsteel Park
About
Melbourne Beach: Bonsteel Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about 4 miles from the town of Micco. It offers restrooms, accessible access and parking, which makes it a straightforward stop for a day at the shore. For milder weather, winter and early spring are the most comfortable stretch. A nearby station in Palm Bay records typical average highs of about 73°F in January and 78°F in March, while summer highs typically climb past 90°F. If you want to pair the beach with a walk, the Red Trail lies about 6 miles away, the Joe Michael Memorial Trail is about 7 miles off, and the Trans-Florida Rail Trail is roughly 9.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
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.
Location
Melbourne Beach: Bonsteel 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: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 73–85°F and lows of 49–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Palm Bay, FL weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan73° high49° low
- Feb75° high51° low
- Mar78° high55° low
- Apr83° high60° low
- May87° high65° low
- Jun90° high71° low
- Jul91° high73° low
- Aug92° high73° low
- Sep89° high72° low
- Oct85° high66° low
- Nov79° high58° low
- Dec75° high52° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Melbourne Beach: Bonsteel Park
Best months: October–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.
Jan
73° / 49°
Feb
75° / 51°
Mar
78° / 55°
Apr
83° / 60°
May
87° / 65°
Jun
90° / 71°
Jul
91° / 73°
Aug
92° / 73°
Sep
89° / 72°
Oct
85° / 66°
Nov
79° / 58°
Dec
75° / 52°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Palm Bay, FL, 10.8 mi away at 27 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.
