TripVibzWorst times to visit Key Biscayne
The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Key Biscayne — and what to do instead.
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Add your takeKey Biscayne month by month
Festivals, conventions, weather and price seasons that change what a visit is like. Researched by the TripVibz editors from official event and weather sources.
January
Winter weekdays — good. Crandon Park Beach is much less crowded in winter, and on weekdays you may have long stretches of sand nearly to yourself.
February
Winter weekdays — good. Crandon Park Beach is much less crowded in winter, and on weekdays you may have long stretches of sand nearly to yourself.
March
Winter weekdays — good. Crandon Park Beach is much less crowded in winter, and on weekdays you may have long stretches of sand nearly to yourself.
Sargassum season — busy. Miami-Dade's sargassum season runs from March through October, and the island's ocean-facing beaches can get heavy seaweed in some years.
April
Sargassum season — busy. Miami-Dade's sargassum season runs from March through October, and the island's ocean-facing beaches can get heavy seaweed in some years.
May
Rainy season — avoid. From mid-May to mid-October, expect heat, humidity and frequent thunderstorms. Plan beach time for the morning.
Sargassum season — busy. Miami-Dade's sargassum season runs from March through October, and the island's ocean-facing beaches can get heavy seaweed in some years.
June
Summer weekend crowds — busy. On summer weekends, Crandon Park's 3,000 parking spaces fill up and shaded picnic tables go early. Come on a weekday or arrive early.
Rainy season — avoid. From mid-May to mid-October, expect heat, humidity and frequent thunderstorms. Plan beach time for the morning.
Sargassum season — busy. Miami-Dade's sargassum season runs from March through October, and the island's ocean-facing beaches can get heavy seaweed in some years.
July
Fourth of July Parade — busy. Held every July 4 since 1959, the morning parade runs along Crandon Boulevard, the island's main road.
Summer weekend crowds — busy. On summer weekends, Crandon Park's 3,000 parking spaces fill up and shaded picnic tables go early. Come on a weekday or arrive early.
Rainy season — avoid. From mid-May to mid-October, expect heat, humidity and frequent thunderstorms. Plan beach time for the morning.
Sargassum season — busy. Miami-Dade's sargassum season runs from March through October, and the island's ocean-facing beaches can get heavy seaweed in some years.
August
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Most Atlantic hurricane activity comes between mid-August and mid-October. The Rickenbacker Causeway is the only road on and off the island.
Summer weekend crowds — busy. On summer weekends, Crandon Park's 3,000 parking spaces fill up and shaded picnic tables go early. Come on a weekday or arrive early.
Rainy season — avoid. From mid-May to mid-October, expect heat, humidity and frequent thunderstorms. Plan beach time for the morning.
Sargassum season — busy. Miami-Dade's sargassum season runs from March through October, and the island's ocean-facing beaches can get heavy seaweed in some years.
September
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Most Atlantic hurricane activity comes between mid-August and mid-October. The Rickenbacker Causeway is the only road on and off the island.
Rainy season — avoid. From mid-May to mid-October, expect heat, humidity and frequent thunderstorms. Plan beach time for the morning.
Sargassum season — busy. Miami-Dade's sargassum season runs from March through October, and the island's ocean-facing beaches can get heavy seaweed in some years.
October
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Most Atlantic hurricane activity comes between mid-August and mid-October. The Rickenbacker Causeway is the only road on and off the island.
Rainy season — avoid. From mid-May to mid-October, expect heat, humidity and frequent thunderstorms. Plan beach time for the morning.
Sargassum season — busy. Miami-Dade's sargassum season runs from March through October, and the island's ocean-facing beaches can get heavy seaweed in some years.
December
Winter weekdays — good. Crandon Park Beach is much less crowded in winter, and on weekdays you may have long stretches of sand nearly to yourself.