USA & Canada · Best Dec–Apr
Palm Beach packing list for families
Palm Beach is a beach trip with a dress code, so the bags need both sandy play clothes and something nice for dinner. Here is how I pack a family for the island, from winter season to summer storms.
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Kristina's notes on Palm Beach, Florida
- Palm Beach dresses up more than most Florida beach towns. I pack one nice outfit per child for dinners and a Worth Avenue walk, and the rest is easy swim and play clothes.
- The Atlantic here can have strong waves and rip currents. For little ones, I plan pool mornings and save the ocean for calm days at a guarded beach.
- Winter is peak season, so book dinner reservations and kids' club spots early for holiday and spring break weeks.
Best timeDec–Apr
PlugsUS plugs, no adapter needed
MoneyUS dollar
PassportNot for US citizens
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Palm Beach, Florida
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Carry-on8
Carry-on suitcase per personKristina's pick
Packing cubes, one color per personKristina's pickEveryone knows exactly which cube is theirs.
Kids' headphones, volume-limited
Tablet with downloaded shows
Snack box with dividers
Reusable water bottles
Change of clothes for each kid
Car seat travel bag
Clothing6
Daytime outfits8 per person
Pajamas2 per person
One nicer outfit for dinners and photos
Underwear and socks9 per person
Dressy resort outfit for each childKristina's pickMany restaurants and clubs lean polished at dinner.
Light cardigan or sweaterWinter evenings and air-conditioned restaurants can feel cool.
Shoes1
Sandals
Beach & pool10
Swimsuits2 per person
UPF rash guardsKristina's pick
Mineral sunscreen
Wide-brim sun hats
Swim diapers
Hyperlite life jacket for boat and ocean daysKristina's pickA properly fitted life jacket for boats and open water.
Lightweight beach tote
Goggles
Kids' snorkel setCalm spots like Peanut Island have fish close to shore.
Compact beach umbrellaPublic beaches have little natural shade.
Little ones4
Diapers and wipesenough for 3 days, buy the rest there
Portable sound machineKristina's pickMakes every hotel room feel like home.
Travel blackout shades
Favorite lovey, plus a backup
Health & toiletries4
Travel first-aid kit
Kids' fever reducer and allergy medicine
Bug spray
Hanging toiletry bag
Documents & tech1
Portable phone chargerKristina's pick
The outfit edit
Island whites
White, sand, sea glass, coral
For the grown-ups
- Linen shirt or linen set
- A white cover-up dress
- Leather slides for dinner
For the kids
- Seersucker or linen shorts
- Matching-print swimsuits
- Soft cotton sundress
For photos
- Everyone in white and one pop of coral
- Shoot at golden hour on the sand
Month by month
Palm Beach, Florida weather and what's happening
Typical daytime highs and what each month feels like with kids.
| Month | Typical high | What it's like | Don't miss |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F 24°C | Sunny, dry, and pleasantly warm, with cooler evenings. Peak season. | Manatees gather in the warm water at Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach on cool days. Peak social season, with the shops, galleries, and restaurants at their liveliest. |
| February | 78°F 26°C | Sunny, dry, and pleasantly warm, with cooler evenings. Peak season. | Manatees gather in the warm water at Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach on cool days. Peak social season, with the shops, galleries, and restaurants at their liveliest. |
| March | 80°F 27°C | Sunny, dry, and pleasantly warm, with cooler evenings. Peak season. | Manatees gather in the warm water at Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach on cool days. Sea turtle nesting season along Palm Beach County beaches. Peak social season, with the shops, galleries, and restaurants at their liveliest. |
| April | 83°F 28°C | Warm and mostly dry, with calmer water and thinning crowds by May. | Sea turtle nesting season along Palm Beach County beaches. Peak social season, with the shops, galleries, and restaurants at their liveliest. |
| May | 86°F 30°C | Warm and mostly dry, with calmer water and thinning crowds by May. | Sea turtle nesting season along Palm Beach County beaches. |
| June | 89°F 32°C | Hot and humid, with quick afternoon storms. Hurricane season begins in June. | Sea turtle nesting season along Palm Beach County beaches. Guided nighttime turtle walks at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in nearby Juno Beach. |
| July | 90°F 32°C | Hot and humid, with quick afternoon storms. Hurricane season begins in June. | Sea turtle nesting season along Palm Beach County beaches. Guided nighttime turtle walks at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in nearby Juno Beach. |
| August | 91°F 33°C | Hot and humid, with quick afternoon storms. Hurricane season begins in June. | Sea turtle nesting season along Palm Beach County beaches. |
| September | 89°F 32°C | Hot early, easing by November, with the highest hurricane risk in September and October. | Sea turtle nesting season along Palm Beach County beaches. |
| October | 85°F 29°C | Hot early, easing by November, with the highest hurricane risk in September and October. | Sea turtle nesting season along Palm Beach County beaches. |
| November | 81°F 27°C | Hot early, easing by November, with the highest hurricane risk in September and October. | |
| December | 78°F 26°C | Sunny, dry, and pleasantly warm, with cooler evenings. Peak season. | Manatees gather in the warm water at Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach on cool days. The holiday season brings a giant sand Christmas tree to the West Palm Beach waterfront. |
Questions families ask
Palm Beach, Florida with kids, answered
When is the best time to visit Palm Beach, Florida with kids?
The best time is Dec–Apr. Sunny, dry, and pleasantly warm, with cooler evenings. Peak season.
What's the weather like in Palm Beach, Florida?
Typical daytime highs range from about 76°F (24°C) in January to about 91°F (33°C) in August. See the month-by-month table on this page.
Do I need a passport for Palm Beach, Florida?
US citizens don't need a passport, but bring a government ID for adults.
What kind of plug adapter do I need for Palm Beach, Florida?
None. Palm Beach, Florida uses the same plugs as the US.
What's your top tip for Palm Beach, Florida with kids?
Palm Beach dresses up more than most Florida beach towns. I pack one nice outfit per child for dinners and a Worth Avenue walk, and the rest is easy swim and play clothes.
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I'm Kristina, and planning family trips is what I do.
As a luxury travel advisor with KM Luxe Travel, I plan the hotels, the flow of the days, and the little details, often with perks like breakfast and upgrades when available.