Best time to visit Disney World

January to February and September. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

January to February and September

Mid-January to early February and September have the lightest crowds. Spring and fall bring the best weather; summer is hot, wet and busy.

“The best time to visit Disney World is late January to early May & late August to September.” thetopvillas.com
“visiting Disney World in early January (after the holiday season) and early February, as well as late August through early September, can mean fewer crowds” plandisney.disney.go.com
“You can expect the crowds to be more manageable from January 2nd until President” jeevesfloridarentals.com

5 of the 10 travel guides we read name these months.

Disney World month by month

Average high and low in Orlando, and days with rain

Best timeJanuary72°F / 50°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…January is among the quietest, most comfortable months after the holiday rush.Marathon weekend in mid-January brings runners and early-morning bus delays.January is the coldest month, good for those worried about heat.SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival · EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Best timeFebruary75°F / 52°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…The first two weeks of February have lower crowds.The EPCOT Festival of the Arts runs through the end of February.February brings mild weather and lower crowd levels.RunDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend · Daytona 500
March79°F / 56°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…March is busy because of school spring breaks; the first week is the safest.The Flower & Garden Festival runs from March into early June.EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
April84°F / 61°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…The last week of April is the least busy, after spring break crowds.Crowds vary around Easter.April days are warm but not overly hot, good for pool days.
May88°F / 66°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…May is a sweet spot while most schools are still in session.May gets hotter with more frequent rain, often a quick midday shower.Weekends and Memorial Day are the busy parts of May.Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
June91°F / 72°F · 16 rainy daysChecking fares…Hurricane season begins in June, and it is hot with some rain each day.The start of June is quieter than the end.The first week of June is among the least busy days of summer.
July92°F / 73°F · 17 rainy daysChecking fares…July is the busiest summer month, and the week of July 4 is among the busiest of the year.It is hot with rain each day, and outdoor rides and pools close when lightning is near.July is typically the wettest month in Orlando.
August92°F / 74°F · 17 rainy daysChecking fares…August is one of the slowest months, but extremely hot and rainy.The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival starts at the end of August.August is historically the warmest month.Halloween Horror Nights Orlando · Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Best timeSeptember90°F / 72°F · 14 rainy daysChecking fares…Mid to late September is among the least busy times.September and October suit guests wanting Halloween events and lower waits.September is good for crowds but still hot and humid.
October85°F / 66°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Halloween week is the busiest in October.October and November are among the most comfortable months for weather.Fall brings cooler weather and fewer rainstorms.
November78°F / 58°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Thanksgiving week is the busiest in November.Early November, between Halloween and Thanksgiving, is one of the quieter times.November and December are best for Christmas decor and festive entertainment.Manatee season at Crystal River
December74°F / 53°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Crowds are heaviest from Christmas to New Year's Day.The first two weeks of December were called the best mix of crowds, weather and decorations.Early December before the holiday rush is cheaper.

Weather: Orlando averages from NOAA (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

Every date to Orlando from your city

Live fares from your airport. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.

What's on in Disney World

Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

School vacations, holidays, weekends and summerCrowds are largest during school vacations, holidays, weekends and the summer.
Week of July 4Among the busiest weeks of the year.

Quietest

Early January, early February, late August to early SeptemberKids are back in school, so crowds thin.
Winter and weekdaysThe cheapest times track the least crowded times.

Watch for

June to NovemberLate summer and early fall can bring more rain and weather disruption.
SummerHumid, up to 90F, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
WinterSome water rides or parks may close in winter.

Questions people ask

What is the least popular time to visit Disney World?: Early January, early February and late August to early September are historically quieter, with kids back in school.

Best time to visit Disney World

January to February and September

Disney World month by month

Every date to Orlando from your city

What's on in Disney World

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

Quietest

Watch for

Questions people ask

Best time to visit other places

Best time to visit Disney World

January to February and September

Disney World month by month

Every date to Orlando from your city

What's on in Disney World

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

Quietest

Watch for

Questions people ask

Best time to visit other places