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Why visit Key West?

Key West operates on a humid, salt-crusted frequency that defies the mainland pace. Begin your journey at the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, where six-toed cats prowl the sun-drenched gardens surrounding the author’s 1930s residence. Meander down Duval Street to find the precise mile marker 0, marking the end of U.S. Route 1, before retreating to the shaded veranda of Blue Heaven. Here, the legendary tart lime custard, smothered in a pillowy cloud of meringue, serves as the definitive version of the Florida Keys’ signature key lime pie. The maritime history is palpable in the weathered wooden structures of the Historic Seaport, where local shrimp boats dock alongside sleek sailing charters.

As the sun dips toward the horizon, the ritual gathering at Mallory Square transforms the waterfront into a kinetic gallery of fire-breathers and street performers. Navigate the narrow lanes of the Bahama Village neighborhood to uncover the spice-rubbed jerk chicken at local institutions, or wander through the lush, tropical canopy of the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. Whether you are sipping an icy rum runner at Captain Tony’s Saloon or tracing the maritime architecture of the Truman Little White House, the island remains a defiant enclave of tropical lethargy and eccentric maritime heritage.

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When to go to Key West

The best months for Key West are January, February, March, April and May. Highs then sit around 25°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

Jan
23°
low 20°
6 wet days
Feb
24°
low 22°
4 wet days
Mar
25°
low 23°
6 wet days
Apr
26°
low 24°
8 wet days
May
27°
low 25°
12 wet days
Jun
29°
low 26°
18 wet days
Jul
30°
low 28°
17 wet days
Aug
30°
low 28°
16 wet days
Sep
29°
low 27°
19 wet days
Oct
28°
low 26°
13 wet days
Nov
26°
low 24°
8 wet days
Dec
24°
low 22°
10 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Key West, Florida. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Key West?

The best months for Key West are January, February, March, April and May. Highs then sit around 25°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

What is the weather like in Key West?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 30°C. January is the coolest, around 23°C by day and 20°C at night. September is the wettest, with about 19 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Key West known for?

Key West is best known for islands, history, food, architecture and nightlife. The things people come for: Hemingway Home, Mallory Square, Duval Street, Mile Marker 0, Seaport.

Who is Key West best suited to?

Key West works particularly well for couples, groups of friends and first-time visitors. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Key West?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

Do I need a visa for United States?

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