Best time to visit Florida Keys
The best time to visit Florida Keys is usually April, May and November, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and September are the weakest (B+ and B). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Florida Keys month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 73°F | 74°F | 25% | 3.1 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 74°F | 72°F | 17% | 3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 77°F | 77°F | 23% | 3.1 ft | Packed | Very low |
| April | A- | 78°F | 78°F | 26% | 3.5 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 82°F | 84°F | 36% | 2.5 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 84°F | 86°F | 61% | 2.4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| July | A- | 86°F | 87°F | 55% | 2.2 ft | Busy | Low |
| August | A- | 86°F | 88°F | 59% | 1.9 ft | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | B | 86°F | 88°F | 71% | 2 ft | Moderate | High |
| October | A- | 82°F | 83°F | 49% | 3.6 ft | Moderate | Moderate |
| November | A- | 79°F | 80°F | 28% | 3.3 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 76°F | 76°F | 23% | 3.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 17 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Florida Keys
Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.
- Ocean Reef Club Apr A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo Apr A-SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA-
- Playa Largo Resort & Spa Apr A-SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA-
- Islander Resort Apr A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Cheeca Lodge & Spa Apr A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Casa Morada Apr A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA-
- The Moorings Village Apr A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Hawks Cay Resort Apr A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Florida Keys?
- The best time to visit Florida Keys is usually April, May and November, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and September are the weakest (B+ and B). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Florida Keys?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in February and March (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Florida Keys?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Florida Keys?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in January and February (about 72°F).