What to expect in Orlando in August
August is a mixed month in Orlando. You get 33° / 24°, but the biggest crowds of the year. Worth it for the right traveller.
Orlando weather in August
Typical conditions in Orlando during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 33°C 91°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C 75°F |
| Rainfall | Wet 100/100 |
| Total rainfall | 199 mm7.8 in |
| Daylight | 13 h 10 min |
| How it feels | Hot — midday shade matters |
Average highs sit around 33°C with lows near 24°C. Expect a fair amount of rain, so plan indoor backups.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for Orlando — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Lightweight, breathable clothes, strong sun protection and a refillable bottle — highs near 33°C make midday heat the main constraint. Add a compact rain shell and shoes you do not mind soaking; this is one of the wetter months.
What it costs
Costs in August sit around the yearly average for Orlando — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 20% less.
Tours worth booking in Orlando
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Families tied to school holidays
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in August, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
Orlando in August compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 33° / 23° | High | $$ | 35 |
| July | 33° / 24° | High | $$$ | 28 |
| August · This month | 33° / 24° | High | $$ | 36 |
| September | 32° / 23° | Low | $ | 57 |
| October | 29° / 20° | Moderate | $$ | 57 |
These months score higher for Orlando on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in August
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in August.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated November 2026
