Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 66,118	$ 59,531	$ 159,789	$ 133,925
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5,073	8,454	(8,367)	(212)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities arising during the period	18	15	15	27
Other comprehensive income (loss)	5,091	8,469	(8,352)	(185)
Comprehensive income	71,209	68,000	151,437	133,740
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	22,588	22,249	45,792	45,247
Comprehensive income attributable to Watsco, Inc.	$ 48,621	$ 45,751	$ 105,645	$ 88,493