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Melbourne Beach: River Dr.

Florida

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Melbourne Beach: River Dr. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 4 miles from the town of Malabar. It is simply a spot to reach the beach, without a marked route or climb to plan around. Spring and late fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 76°F with lows near 59°F, and November highs around 78°F, while summer highs climb to about 90°F in July. For time away from the sand, Red Trail is a hike about 8 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

None at the access

Restrooms

None

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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Melbourne Beach: River Dr.

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 71–84°F and lows of 54–71°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Melbourne Beach A1a, FL weather station, 5.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan71° high54° low
  2. Feb72° high56° low
  3. Mar76° high59° low
  4. Apr80° high65° low
  5. May84° high69° low
  6. Jun87° high73° low
  7. Jul90° high74° low
  8. Aug89° high75° low
  9. Sep88° high74° low
  10. Oct83° high71° low
  11. Nov78° high63° low
  12. Dec72° high58° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Malabar, Florida · 4.2 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Melbourne Beach: River Dr.

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

    71° / 54°

  2. Feb

    72° / 56°

  3. Mar

    76° / 59°

  4. Apr

    80° / 65°

  5. May

    84° / 69°

  6. Jun

    87° / 73°

  7. Jul

    90° / 74°

  8. Aug

    89° / 75°

  9. Sep

    88° / 74°

  10. Oct

    83° / 71°

  11. Nov

    78° / 63°

  12. Dec

    72° / 58°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Melbourne Beach A1a, FL, 5.6 mi away at 12 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.