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Florida Keys & Everglades

United States · North America

The best time to visit Florida Keys & Everglades is January–May and October–December, when it is at its strongest for nature & wildlife and road trips. Peak dry season brings comfortable temperatures, minimal mosquitoes, and exceptional wildlife viewing in the Everglades. The Overseas Highway experiences heavy traffic and top-tier lodging rates.

Plan a trip to Florida Keys & Everglades

Month by month

MonthFitWeatherCrowds & pricesWhat it's good for
January 10/10 23°C · 6 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Beach. Peak dry season brings comfortable temperatures, minimal mosquitoes, and exceptional wildlife viewing in the Everglades. The Overseas Highway experiences heavy traffic and top-tier lodging rates.
February 10/10 24°C · 6 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Beach. Ideal weather continues with warm sunny days and low humidity. Birdwatching and alligator sightings in the Everglades are at their annual best.
March 9/10 25°C · 5 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Beach, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Spring break brings energetic crowds to Key West and perfect conditions for snorkeling and water sports. Dry weather persists across South Florida.
April 9/10 26°C · 7 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 Beach, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Temperatures rise comfortably as winter crowds disperse after Easter. Water temperatures warm significantly for swimming and reef diving.
May 8/10 28°C · 11 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Beach, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Humidity and afternoon showers begin to increase, marking the transition to the wet season. Mosquito activity picks up on backcountry trails in the Everglades.
June 7/10 29°C · 18 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Beach, Nightlife. Atlantic hurricane season begins alongside intense humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Everglades trails become buggy and wet, though ocean breezes keep coastal Keys enjoyable.
July 7/10 30°C · 17 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Beach, Nightlife. Hot and muggy weather dominates the region with high rainfall counts. Boat tours and water activities remain popular ways to beat the summer heat.
August 7/10 30°C · 19 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Beach. Peak heat and elevated hurricane risk lead to low hotel prices and sparse crowds. Everglades hiking is challenging due to high water levels and intense mosquito activity.
September 6/10 30°C · 20 rain days crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 The rainiest month of the year coincides with the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. Many local businesses operate on reduced schedules or close for maintenance.
October 8/10 28°C · 16 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Nightlife, Beach, Road trips. Rainfall begins to taper off in the latter half of the month while Key West hosts the massive Fantasy Fest celebration. Humidity levels start to moderate.
November 8/10 26°C · 8 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 Beach, Hiking, Nature & wildlife. The start of the dry season brings lower humidity, fewer showers, and dropping insect numbers. Migratory birds begin returning in large numbers to the Everglades.
December 9/10 24°C · 8 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Beach. Holiday travel drives major crowds seeking warm winter sunshine and clear skies. Everglades trails and boat tours operate at full capacity under mild conditions.

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