When to visit Orlando without the crowds
Orlando (Florida, United States) is calmest in May, September and October: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with September and October: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Jan–Feb, Sep & Nov
When everyone heads home
The second week of January.
Tip
Park lines are shortest Tuesday to Thursday; avoid school breaks.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate | 21 °C (69 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (76 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (79 °F) | Spring break (March) |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (82 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 31 °C (87 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 32 °C (89 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 32 °C (90 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 32 °C (90 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 31 °C (88 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 29 °C (83 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (77 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 5/5 · busy | 23 °C (73 °F) | Christmas at the parks (late Dec) |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Peak hurricane season (Aug–Oct): watch the forecast and consider travel insurance.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Orlando without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually October (crowds 1/5). In October the average high is 29 °C (83 °F). All the calm months: May, September and October.
When is Orlando most crowded?
The busiest season is July and December. The second week of January.
What is the weather like in Orlando?
Average highs range from 21 °C (69 °F) in January to 32 °C (90 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Orlando?
Peak hurricane season (Aug–Oct): watch the forecast and consider travel insurance.
What festivals are there in Orlando?
The main ones: Spring break (March) (March); Christmas at the parks (late Dec) (December).