The Florida Keys

The Florida Keys · United States · Key West

A hundred and thirteen miles of highway with the sea on both sides, a reef to snorkel before lunch, and a sunset the whole town turns up to watch.

The best time to visit The Florida Keys is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F). Local time there is 12:53 (UTC-4).

Best time to go

Dec–Apr

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

EYW · Key West

Good for

sunshine and salt water an unhurried pace landscape doing the heavy lifting eating extremely well

In season

January February March April December

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High16 to 36°C61 to 97°F Rain0 to 180mm0 to 7.1in

January · high 73°F · rain 1.3in · 10.8h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Key West, this page’s gateway

The Florida Keys month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	23°C73°F	34mm1.3in	10.8h10.8h	in the recommended window
February	24°C75°F	36mm1.4in	11.3h11.3h	in the recommended window
March	25°C76°F	44mm1.7in	12.0h12.0h	in the recommended window
April	26°C79°F	44mm1.7in	12.7h12.7h	in the recommended window
May	27°C81°F	91mm3.6in	13.3h13.3h
June	29°C84°F	143mm5.6in	13.6h13.6h
July	30°C86°F	116mm4.6in	13.5h13.5h
August	30°C86°F	127mm5.0in	13.0h13.0h
September	29°C85°F	164mm6.5in	12.3h12.3h
October	28°C82°F	118mm4.6in	11.5h11.5h
November	26°C79°F	92mm3.6in	10.9h10.9h
December	24°C75°F	79mm3.1in	10.6h10.6h	in the recommended window

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit The Florida Keys?

The best time to visit The Florida Keys is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F).

How warm does The Florida Keys get?

Typical daytime highs in The Florida Keys are Mar–May 26°C (79°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (85°F), Sep–Nov 28°C (82°F), Dec–Feb 24°C (74°F).

Is The Florida Keys expensive?

On the ground, The Florida Keys is mid-range.

What sort of trip is The Florida Keys good for?

The Florida Keys is good for sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace, landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well.