Florida

Best time to visit Florida

The best time to visit Florida depends on your preferences and priorities. Here's a breakdown of the different seasons:

Spring (March-May) has pleasant temperatures with comfortable humidity and minimal rain. Crowds should be at moderate levels, but can get very busy during Spring Break. It's a great time for outdoor activities.

In summer (June-August) the weather is hot, humid with the occasional thunderstorms. Crowds can be very large, especially at popular attractions. However you can find lower prices on flights and accommodations plus a vibrant atmosphere.

Autumn (September-November) still has warm weather but with less humidity and fewer storms. The crowds will be smaller, especially in September and October and the lower prices can be lower.

In winter (December-February) there is mild temperatures, with occasional cool spells. Crowds can be large especially during holidays and festivals but there is still beautiful weather, and a festive atmosphere.

Overall, the best time to visit Florida is generally considered to be spring or autumn, due to the pleasant weather and fewer crowds. However, the ideal time for you may depend on your individual preferences and priorities.

Discover Florida

Get up close and personal to an abundance of wildlife in its natural habitat, skim across the waters of the Everglades in an airboat, or watch the look of excitement on your children’s faces when meeting their favourite characters at Walt Disney World or enjoying a white-knuckle ride at Universal Orlando Resort in the ‘theme park capital of the world’.

Enjoy a slice of key lime pie in Key West, celebrate the sensational sunsets in the Gulf Coast or people-watch as you sip cocktails on glitzy Ocean Drive in Miami’s South Beach. Experience how it feels to take off on a shuttle launch on a simulator at Kennedy Space Centre, drive around a NASCAR speedway track or for a more relaxing pastime take a horse and carriage ride around the historic streets of St Augustine, which claims to be America’s oldest city.

With so much to see and do, its easy to understand why Florida is one of the most visited places in America and why people return year after year.

Highlights of Florida

What is Florida famous for?

• Orlando
• Gulf Coast
• Miami
• Florida Keys
• St Augustine

Swipe left or right to learn more about each destination.

Orlando

The playground of America, Orlando is famously home to a large collection of world-class theme parks and water parks, as well as great value for money shopping, dining, and entertainment. Magical moments can be had by the young and young at heart – whether that’s seeing the fireworks over Cinderella’s Castle in Disney’s Magic Kingdom or flying through the air in Hogwarts Castle in Universal Orlando Resort or swimming with dolphins in Discovery Cove.

Gulf Coast

The perfect place to unwind after a whirlwind stay visiting Orlando’s theme parks, the resorts on Florida’s Gulf Coast are around two hours’ drive or more away from Orlando. The popular resorts of St Pete-Clearwater boast mile up mile of wide sandy beaches, warm sunsets, water sports galore and around the clock entertainment. Further down the coast you will find the nature’s lovers playground of Sarasota and the stylish and elegant beachfront resort of Naples which is the perfect springboard to visit nearby Everglades National Park.

Miami

Miami is a vibrant and fascinating city offering year-round sunshine, glorious white sandy beaches, an electrifying restaurant and bar scene and a large concentration of art deco buildings. With its exotic Latin feel which stems from its Spanish founders, its one of the most sexiest cities in the world with a wide choice of dining options, world-class shopping and gorgeous hotels.

Florida Keys

The Florida Keys are a stunning string of Islands that stretch over 120 miles in to the Gulf of Mexico. This tropical paradise is connected by bridges and causeways and is home to secluded beaches, amazing dive sites, great fishing, and spectacular sunsets. Come and experience its balmy weather, free spirited way of life, palm tree lined streets, museums, side walk cafes, bars and restaurants that offer a touch of Caribbean flavour.

St Augustine

Make the time to visit St Augustine, the oldest continuous European settlement in the USA located in northern Florida, around 90 minutes’ drive from Orlando. Founded by the Spanish in 1565, St Augustine boasts ancient streets, cute cafes, numerous museums, and oozes charm ear to ear.