Great Weather: One of Orlando's Main Attractions

One of the area's biggest attractions is its mild weather. At the heart of the "Sunshine State," the area's average annual temperature is a comfortable 72.4 degrees, offering the perfect climate. Whether you want to shop, dine or play, it can all be done outside year-round.

With 176 golf courses in the area — many designed by legendary course architects and pro golfers like Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Robert Trent Jones — those who love the game will have no problem finding a challenging and enjoyable course immersed in Florida's natural beauty.

Water sports are always enjoyable in Orlando's warm and sunny climate. At Buena Vista Water Sports, located on Lake Bryan, you can take water ski or wakeboard lessons, charter a boat for skiing or wakeboarding, rent personal watercraft or ride the tubes on a refreshing, spring-fed lake with a sun-drenched, sandy beach. And don't forget the many ocean beaches within easy driving distance.

Central Florida's famously warm weather is the perfect backdrop for Orlando's dizzying array of retailers that allow you to enjoy warm temperatures — even in January and February — while browsing the world's most popular names in shopping. Favorite indoor/outdoor shopping areas include Prime Outlets Orlando, Orlando Premium Outlets^®, Winter Park's idyllic Park Avenue shops and Winter Park Village.

Balmy breezes set the stage as the sun sinks below the Orlando skyline, creating the ideal ambiance for an evening of outdoor dining. For a relaxing repast, you can take your meal alfresco all year in Orlando.

Anglers recognize the Greater Orlando area's 300 named lakes, rivers and springs as some of the best freshwater fishing in the world. Those who prefer saltwater fishing can cast their lines from piers, from the shore or from deep-sea fishing boats on the East and West coasts.

Nature lovers will enjoy the view of Central Florida's wetlands and wildlife while skimming the surface of the water in a jet-engine-powered airboat at Boggy Creek Airboat Rides. The sky's the limit for those craving adventure aboard a soaring hot-air balloon. Or zip along the treetops on an exciting zipline tour at Forever Florida.

Whether you prefer to soar through the air, skim through the water or keep your feet on solid ground, you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy Orlando's world-famous weather.