Why fall is the best season in South Florida

By Ronald Martinez •

Seasons in Florida boil down to two situations: “Oh my gosh, it’s so hot,” and alternatively, it can also be seen as, “It’s so humid and nasty,” and “The rain is still here.” In both situations, South Florida is just wet.

Unfortunately, because of the tropical climate, we won’t ever get the true experience of “the seasons” that you see in northern states. The question of “what is the best season?” is skewed, and the variables are limited. Yet, despite this, there’s just enough for me to confidently say that fall is the best season in South Florida.

Let’s start off with the obvious. It gets cooler. Much cooler. The summer heat in Florida lasts longer than in other states, so it becomes a long-overdue relief to the nasty humidity that makes all your clothes stick to your body as you desperately try to stay cool. Nothing compares to the feeling of stepping outside to that brisk breeze for the first time after months of uncomfortable heat. And, it’s the prime time for outdoor activities.

It’s not excessively cold, either. For most, as long as you carry a light jacket, you’ll be at the perfect temperature to stay fresh and comfortable. In most other seasons, you must dress for the weather, whether that’s just a tank top and shorts during warmer months or layers in the colder months, which brings me to my next point.

There’s enough wiggle room for fashionable combos. Sweaters and jackets, multiple layers, long sleeves, it’s an incredible season to look and feel your best. One of the classic tricks to make an outfit pop is to layer various garments. You try that in summer, and there’s a high chance you’re going to collapse from the heat.

This is what it boils down to: fall just feels the best.

It feels the best temperature-wise. It makes you feel the best with your killer outfits. And in general, the vibes are positive. Halloween and Thanksgiving both take place during fall, so a sense of community is fostered. Halloween sees everyone going out and dressing in their favorite costumes and Thanksgiving sees gratitude brimming from the inside of everyone.

To use modern vernacular: the vibes are immaculate.

And sure, we may not have the changing leaves that give fall its characteristic appearance, and our temperatures may never be as cool as up north, but compared to the rest of the seasons? It’s a vast improvement. Not to mention the fall flavors are iconic. The moment warm, buttery apple and pumpkin flavors hit my tongue, I know fall has arrived.

To be fair, I’m also a fan of pumpkin pie.

Spring is nice, but it leads to summer. Summer is just terrible if you’re outside for longer than five minutes. Winter is excessively cold and uncomfortable here. Fall? The best of all worlds.