TripVibzWorst times to visit Key West
The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Key West — and what to do instead.
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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 high season — busy. The busiest and most expensive time, with temperatures in the mid-70s. Holiday weeks add even more visitors.
February
Winter high season — busy. The busiest and most expensive time, with temperatures in the mid-70s. Holiday weeks add even more visitors.
March
Spring — good. Winter crowds thin out, hotel rates are more reasonable, and skies are clear, with highs climbing to the mid-80s by May. The best time to visit.
April
Spring — good. Winter crowds thin out, hotel rates are more reasonable, and skies are clear, with highs climbing to the mid-80s by May. The best time to visit.
May
Spring — good. Winter crowds thin out, hotel rates are more reasonable, and skies are clear, with highs climbing to the mid-80s by May. The best time to visit.
June
Key West Pride — busy. Early June, with a street fair and several days of events. Room rates surge during Pride.
July
Lobster mini-season — busy. The last Wednesday and Thursday of July. Thousands of locals and visitors take to the water for the two-day spiny lobster sport season.
Hemingway Days — busy. The week of Hemingway's July 21 birthday, with the look-alike contest at Sloppy Joe's, a fishing contest and a street fair.
August
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Watch forecasts and consider trip insurance.
September
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Watch forecasts and consider trip insurance.
October
Fantasy Fest — avoid. Ten days in late October, ending with the main parade. An adults-first event; Old Town hotels sell out months ahead and rates rise toward parade weekend.
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Watch forecasts and consider trip insurance.
December
Winter high season — busy. The busiest and most expensive time, with temperatures in the mid-70s. Holiday weeks add even more visitors.