Worst times to visit Destin
The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Destin — and what to do instead.
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Destin month by month
March
Spring break — busy. March. The panhandle beaches fill with college crowds.
June
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.
Summer peak — avoid. June and July. Highway 98 becomes a car park and rentals hit their yearly high.
July
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.
Summer peak — avoid. June and July. Highway 98 becomes a car park and rentals hit their yearly high.
August
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.
September
Best window — good. May and September: warm water, half the crowd.
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.
October
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.
November
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.