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Best time to visit Orlando: month by month
Short answer
January to early March (outside holidays) and late October to mid-November have smaller crowds and pleasant weather, with highs of about 21–28°C. Summer is hot (about 32°C), humid and stormy, with up to 22–26 rainy days a month in the data, and busy with school holidays.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°C | 11°C | 7 | medium |
| Feb | 25°C | 14°C | 8 | medium |
| Mar | 28°C | 16°C | 8 | very high |
| Apr | 28°C | 18°C | 13 | high |
| May | 31°C | 20°C | 14 | medium |
| Jun | 32°C | 23°C | 22 | very high |
| Jul | 32°C | 24°C | 26 | very high |
| Aug | 32°C | 24°C | 25 | medium |
| Sep | 30°C | 23°C | 23 | low |
| Oct | 28°C | 19°C | 9 | medium |
| Nov | 24°C | 16°C | 11 | medium |
| Dec | 23°C | 14°C | 6 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm and mostly dry, about 28–31°C; Spring Break and Easter bring big crowds.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot, about 32°C, with afternoon thunderstorms and school-holiday crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Still hot in September (30°C), easing to 24–28°C in October–November; hurricane season runs to November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild, about 21–25°C highs and 11–14°C lows; Christmas is the busiest time of the year.
Events worth planning around
- EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (late summer to autumn)
- Halloween Horror Nights at Universal (September to early November)
- EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival (spring)
- Christmas events at the parks (November to December)
When to avoid
Avoid Christmas–New Year, Easter and mid-summer if you dislike crowds and peak prices; September is quiet but hot and in hurricane season.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Orlando?
January to early March and late October to mid-November, outside holidays.
When is Orlando least crowded?
Often September and parts of January, outside holidays.
Does it rain every day in summer?
Often, as short afternoon thunderstorms.