Best time to visit Key West
March to May. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.
March to May
Spring is the most common pick: warm, drier and less crowded than winter. Some sources add June, or November and December, or favor January to March.
- “the best time to visit Key West is March through May, and in November and December.” dangercharters.com
- “For many folks, spring is the ideal time to visit Key West, and that’s because it’s less crowded” mallorysquare.com
- “For many, late spring in the Florida Keys is the sweet spot.” travelandleisure.com
5 of the 8 travel guides we read name these months.
Key West month by month
Average high and low in Key West, and days with rain
JanuaryChecking fares…January is the coldest month, with a lowest average of 65 degrees.The Key West Food & Wine Festival is held in January.Florida Keys Seafood Festival · Mile 0 Fest
FebruaryChecking fares…January and February are also picturesque, though water averages 65F.
Best timeMarchChecking fares…March is spring break, with parties at Smathers Beach and Duval Street all month.Rain showers become more frequent as temperatures and humidity rise.Taste of Key West
Best timeAprilChecking fares…April is the driest month, with about 5 wet days.Afternoon thunderstorms are expected from April.The Conch Republic Independence Celebration is held in April.Key West Songwriters Festival
Best timeMayChecking fares…May brings the Key West Songwriters Festival.Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly guaranteed by May.
JuneChecking fares…June is called the sweet spot for weather, with good reef clarity.Key West Pridefest is in June.Key West Pride · Key Lime Festival
JulyChecking fares…The Key Lime Festival is held in July.Muggy days peak in July.
SeptemberChecking fares…September is the best time for deals; it is the height of low season.September is the wettest month, with about 16 wet days.Key West BrewFest
NovemberChecking fares…Dry season sets in and water is still warm.The Key West Film Festival is in November.Key West Powerboat World Championship
DecemberChecking fares…The week between Christmas and New Year's is a great time to visit.Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade
Weather: Key West averages from NOAA (1961 to 1990 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.
Every date to Key West from your city
Live fares from your airport. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
What's on in Key West
Festivals and seasons through the year
Busy, quiet and what to watch for
Busiest
- January to April (through May for Key West), July, August, and December, plus holidaysVaries by island across the Keys.
- Winter and peak summerPrices are typically highest in winter and at the height of summer.
Quietest
- September to NovemberLow season in the Keys; cheapest and quietest.
- September and OctoberCheapest months for Key West travel deals.
Watch for
- June 1 to November 30Hurricane season, with most storms mid-August to mid-October.
- SummerHot, with afternoon thunderstorms.
- WinterThe water is cold for diving or snorkeling; a wetsuit may be needed.
Questions people ask
- What is the weather like in the Florida Keys in March?
- Average high 78F and low 68F in Key West, with water at 75F.
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