Is hurricane season bad in September?

August through October are considered the peak months during hurricane season. Around 78% of tropical storm days, 87% of minor hurricane days, and 96% of the major hurricane days occur during those months, with early to mid-September being the most active time for tropical storms, according to the NOAA.



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A hurricane may continue to build and increase in intensity until it reaches cooler water or makes landfall. The months of August, September, and October have significantly more hurricane activity than other months. During these months, particularly in September, ocean waters have reached their highest temperatures.

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NOAA's update to the 2023 outlook — which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 — calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 2-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).

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Airfare and accommodation prices take a dip between summer and winter. But unlike Orlando's spring season, September, October and November are commonly plagued with hurricanes, so vacationing at this time can be risky.

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