Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 72,582	$ 60,901	$ 93,671	$ 74,394
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(8,377)	(8,666)	(13,440)	(8,666)
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities arising during the period	(11)	(4)	(3)	12
Other comprehensive loss	(8,388)	(8,670)	(13,443)	(8,654)
Comprehensive income	64,194	52,231	80,228	65,740
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	17,678	17,972	23,204	22,998
Comprehensive income attributable to Watsco, Inc.	$ 46,516	$ 34,259	$ 57,024	$ 42,742