If you are looking to rent a Florida villa winter is the prime season in southern Florida, where temperatures ordinarily range 71-77 F/22-25C during the day and 50-60 F/10-16 C at night. Occasional cold snaps can occur as far south as Miami: Some winter mornings in the southern part of the state may see near-freezing temperatures, but by midday the warmth returns. In the northern quarter of the state, however, it can be downright cold for days at a time, with temperatures dipping below freezing at night. The sun is intense at these latitudes, even in winter, so don't spoil your visit by getting too much. You may want to have your private holiday villa's pool heated at this time of the year.

With all the water in the region, the state has high humidity, which gets higher and more uncomfortable in summer. If you're holiday is in Florida during the summer, you'll find that the heat and humidity are tempered by sea breezes along the coast or by afternoon/early-evening thunderstorms. Rainfall can be intense, but is usually brief. Nonetheless, those who aren't used to it may find 90 F/32 C and 70%-90% humidity a strain. Careful pacing, loose, light clothing and a hat with a brim will help. Be particularly careful where long waits in line occur: Some of the theme-park attractions can have you standing in the sun longer than you might prefer.