Month guide · Key West · United States
Key West in February
What February is really like in Key West: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Andreas Lamecker, CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Key West. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. One of the driest and busiest months; book accommodation and reef trips well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Key West: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (24°C (75°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:01
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Autumn (September–November). September is peak hurricane season and very quiet; October brings Fantasy Fest and November the start of the dry season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Old Island Days Art Festival (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Historic Seaport
Sunset sail
Schooners and catamarans leave Key West Bight about two hours before sunset for a cruise along the island's western shore, often with drinks included.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
Historic site · Old Town and Duval Street
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Go first thing in the morning before the tour groups and the heat; tours start frequently and are included in admission.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
Street · Old Town and Duval Street
Duval Street
The island's main street runs from the Gulf to the Atlantic, with long-running bars such as Sloppy Joe's and Captain Tony's, galleries, cigar shops and restaurants.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Shopping
- Food
Landmark · Old Town and Duval Street
Southernmost Point buoy
Queues for a photo can be long by mid-morning; come at sunrise or after dark.
- Time needed
- 15–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Key West.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 19°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Key West?
One of the best months to visit Key West, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March–May and December–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Key West?
It is one of the best months to visit Key West. One of the driest and busiest months; book accommodation and reef trips well ahead.
+How warm is Key West in February?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Key West in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.