Best time to visit · Orlando · United States
The best time to visit Orlando
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Robert Linsdell, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
The best times to visit Orlando are mid-January to February, late April to May (outside Easter) and October to early December, when the weather is warm but not oppressive and crowds are moderate. Late August and September are often the quietest months in the parks but are very hot, stormy and at the height of hurricane season. Summer, spring break, Easter and the Christmas holidays bring the biggest crowds and highest prices.
Key facts
- Best months
- January–February and October–November
- Shoulder season
- March–May and December
- Warmest month
- June (avg high 33°C (91°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 22°C (72°F))
- Rainiest month
- July (~17 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- September
Seasons
Orlando has a humid subtropical climate: long, hot and humid summers with near-daily afternoon thunderstorms, and mild, mostly dry winters with occasional cool snaps. Hurricane season runs from June to November, though inland Orlando is less exposed than the coasts.
December–February
Winter
Mild, dry and sunny with cool nights; quiet in January and early December, but the Christmas holidays are among the busiest weeks of the year.
March–May
Spring
Warm, mostly dry weather and the EPCOT flower festival, with spring-break and Easter crowds before May quietens down.
June–August
Summer
Hot, humid and stormy most afternoons, with peak family crowds until Florida schools return in mid-August.
September–November
Autumn
Hot and stormy in September with low crowds, then comfortable October and November weather, Halloween events and the food and wine festival.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 10°C | 6 | 10.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| February | 24°C | 12°C | 6 | 11.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| March | 26°C | 14°C | 7 | 11.9 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| April | 29°C | 16°C | 5 | 12.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 32°C | 19°C | 7 | 13.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 33°C | 22°C | 15 | 13.9 h | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 33°C | 23°C | 17 | 13.8 h | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 33°C | 23°C | 17 | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| September | 32°C | 22°C | 14 | 12.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 29°C | 19°C | 7 | 11.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 26°C | 14°C | 5 | 10.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 23°C | 11°C | 6 | 10.3 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (usually January); EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (usually mid-January to February) |
| February | Mardi Gras celebrations at Universal Studios Florida (usually February to March); EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (usually until late February) |
| March | EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival (usually March to early summer); Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival (usually March) |
| April | EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continues (usually spring) |
| July | Fourth of July fireworks at the theme parks and Lake Eola (4 July) |
| August | EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins (usually late August); Halloween parties begin at Magic Kingdom (usually from August) |
| September | Halloween Horror Nights at Universal (select nights, usually September to early November); EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (usually until November) |
| October | Halloween Horror Nights at Universal (select nights); Come Out With Pride — Orlando's Pride parade and festival (usually October) |
| November | Disney Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom (selected nights, usually November to December); EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (usually until mid-November) |
| December | EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays (usually late November to December); New Year's Eve fireworks at the parks (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in September, and the sights are quietest in September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Winter | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Orlando?
The best times to visit Orlando are mid-January to February, late April to May (outside Easter) and October to early December, when the weather is warm but not oppressive and crowds are moderate. Late August and September are often the quietest months in the parks but are very hot, stormy and at the height of hurricane season. Summer, spring break, Easter and the Christmas holidays bring the biggest crowds and highest prices.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Orlando?
Usually in September. Hot and humid with storms and the peak of hurricane season, but often the quietest month of the year in the parks.
+What is the rainiest month in Orlando?
July, with about 17 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Orlando get?
The warmest month, June, averages highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).