december nights .how cold?

[kimbo]

Hi
can anyone tell me how cold it can get on december evenings.
I have heard it can be very cold,but I suppose it depends on what climate you are used to.what should us brits pack in preparation, I cant stand the thought of being cold especially in florida.
we will need a coat, light jacket or cardigan ???? gloves, hat or bikini.
thanks. kim

[Beverley]

Hi Kim

It can get very cold. I went very unprepared and had to buy a warm jacket and sweater. It was quite chilly first thing but had warmed up enough by mid morning to get the bikini out! Weird is how I would describe it.

Go prepared!
Beverley

[fiona]

It is often very warm until a few days before Christmas, so you can be swimming during the day, and then in shorts and t-shorts when out, although you might want long trousers and a sweat or fleece for the evening. Come Christmas it is often very cold, and you can get a frost overnight.

So I would recommend layers (that great British standby!) a lightweight coat, scarves, hat and gloves and warm socks (very important!) in case it is chilly.

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

Hi Kim

If it does get too cold and you haven't taken the right clothing there are loads of shops, malls and outlets to visit...we always travel light outbound

Sarah

[Lesley S]

We have only ever had cardigans or a fleece with long trousers. Shorts and tee shirts mainly. Never had to wear hat, gloves and a scarf. Yet we have seen plenty of people walking around with these on.

[Ruth]

I can't imagine ever wearing hat, gloves and scarves in Florida, we live in Scotland and only rarely need them here[:I]

[steph_goodrum]

We found our first New Year bitterly cold but couldn't buy gloves etc although the Disney parks are now selling them we noticed last time. Between Christmas and New Year the parks are open till 12/1 o clock and if you are waiting around for a parade or fireworks it can get really chilly.

[esprit]

Can be very cold. It went below freezing a few Dec/Jan nights last year. It is nice in the day but drops twenty degrees when the sun goes down and quickly. Take a warm jacket or fleece and wear layers. Put the jacket in a backpack in a locker if you can. Also be careful about getting wet on the water rides. Do them early to give time to dry out and dont wear denim which never dries, otherwise you will just freeze in the evening. A lot of places also feel too air conned in Winter, a warm cardy or sweater wil stand you in good stead even when just going out to eat.

[chris]

When we went we had frost overnight so had to s****e the car in the morning but by midday it was bikinis by the pool, as it was mid 70s. At least in December you need warm clothing to travel to the airport at home, so you dont need to pack anything extra!

[Funshine]

Yes I can back up what Julie says - it went below freezing for about 4-5 nights between January 8 - 22 2003. During the day the sun shone and was pleasantly warm, but the nights turned unexpectedly cold.

I too would recommend trousers, fleece/sweat and light weight jacket too. However, as Sarah has suggested, pack light and shop - there are so many bargains to be had its a shame not to make the most of the opportunity!