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Orlando in February
What February is really like in Orlando: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Orlando. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Pleasant, dry and sunny; crowds rise around Presidents' Day weekend.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Orlando: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (22°C (72°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:04
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:16
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Autumn (September–November). Hot and stormy in September with low crowds, then comfortable October and November weather, Halloween events and the food and wine festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Mardi Gras celebrations at Universal Studios Florida (usually February to March)
- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (usually until late 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.
Theme park · Walt Disney World
EPCOT
EPCOT combines rides such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track and Soarin' with World Showcase, a lakeside ring of pavilions representing 11 countries, each with its own food, shops and architecture.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Food
- After dark
Theme park · Walt Disney World
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Head to Galaxy's Edge or Toy Story Land at opening, as queues there build quickly.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- After dark
Theme park · Walt Disney World
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom mixes a zoo with a theme park: Kilimanjaro Safaris drives through savannah habitats with giraffes, lions and elephants, while Pandora – The World of Avatar has the Flight of Passage ride and glowing forests after dark.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Nature
- Iconic
Theme park · Universal Orlando
Universal Studios Florida
Arrive before opening and head straight to Diagon Alley, where queues build fastest.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 12°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Orlando?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Orlando?
It is one of the best months to visit Orlando. Pleasant, dry and sunny; crowds rise around Presidents' Day weekend.
+How warm is Orlando in February?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Orlando in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.