Cold Front to Bring a Taste of Winter to Florida Next Week

Get ready to swap your flip-flops for fuzzy socks because Florida’s first real cold front of the season is on its way. After weeks of highs near 80°F, cooler, crisper air will bring the long-awaited hint of fall that locals and snowbirds alike look forward to every year.

The front is expected to move through Monday night into Tuesday, dropping daytime temperatures into the 60s and even upper 50s in parts of North Florida. Overnight lows will sink into the 40s across much of the state, with some inland areas potentially seeing the upper 30s.

According to News 6, the air behind the front will be dry and refreshing, ushering in several days of sunshine and lower humidity. Central Florida can expect highs in the upper 60s to low 70s through midweek before temperatures gradually warm back into the upper 70s by Friday.

While no widespread frost is expected, the cooler air may surprise residents accustomed to Florida’s mild fall weather. It might be smart dressing in layers, protecting sensitive plants, and ensuring outdoor pets have shelter during the chillier nights.

This cold front marks one of the first major pushes of fall air into the Sunshine State, signaling a seasonal shift toward cooler, more comfortable conditions. By next weekend, temperatures are expected to rebound to the low 80s, giving Floridians a brief but welcome taste of winter before warmer air returns.

The sweater weather season in Florida is short so open those windows, grab your favorite blanket, and enjoy it while it lasts.