Orlando month by month

The best time to visit Orlando

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Orlando is January · February · November: 22° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	22° / 10°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
February	23° / 12°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
March	25° / 14°	High	$$$	Fair
April	28° / 17°	High	$$$	Great
May	31° / 20°	Moderate	$$	Fair
June	33° / 23°	High	$$	Fair
July	33° / 24°	High	$$$	Fair
August	33° / 24°	High	$$	Fair
September	32° / 23°	Low	$	Quiet
October	29° / 20°	Moderate	$$	Great
November	26° / 15°	High	$$	Ideal
December	22° / 12°	High	$$$	Ideal

Best months January February November December

The year in Orlando

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Orlando.

Spring Great

Mar–May · highs around 28°C · Highs near 28 °C, busy streets

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Fair

Jun–Aug · highs around 33°C · Highs near 33 °C, busy streets

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 29°C · Highs near 26 °C, busy streets

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Ideal

Dec–Feb · highs around 22°C · Highs near 22 °C, busy streets

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

November ·February

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

September ·January

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

September ·January

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

March ·April ·May

Tours worth booking in Orlando

Kennedy Space Center Day Trip4.2(173)10hfrom $89

Universal Orlando Resort Tickets4.5(161)from $192

Kennedy Space Center Tickets4.6(117)48hfrom $82

Practical basics

Region: North America
Local currency: USD
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 10° – 33°
Strongest months: January, February, November
Good for: adventure · city · nightlife

Events in Orlando

Mar–Apr–May EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival — Topiaries, flower displays and garden-themed food booths fill EPCOT in spring.
Sep–Oct Halloween Horror Nights — Universal Orlando runs its after-dark haunted houses on selected nights from late summer to Halloween.
Sep–Oct–Nov EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival — Dozens of food and drink booths open around the World Showcase lagoon through the autumn.
Nov–Dec Holiday season at the parks — Christmas decorations, parades and special-ticket parties run at the Disney and Universal parks.

Every month in Orlando

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Orlando in January 22° · $$ Ideal Orlando in February 23° · $$ Ideal Orlando in March 25° · $$$ Fair Orlando in April 28° · $$$ Great Orlando in May 31° · $$ Fair Orlando in June 33° · $$ Fair Orlando in July 33° · $$$ Fair Orlando in August 33° · $$ Fair Orlando in September 32° · $ Quiet Orlando in October 29° · $$ Great Orlando in November 26° · $$ Ideal Orlando in December 22° · $$$ Ideal

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Orlando?

What is the cheapest time to visit Orlando?

September — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 55%.

What is the weather like in Orlando?

Average highs sit around 33°C with lows near 10°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.