Is September a bad month to visit Florida?

September is one of the best times to visit Florida - with temperatures beginning to ease, the beaches and theme parks are noticeably less crowded. It's also a great time to visit The Everglades National Park as the alligators are most active during this part of the wet season.



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As hot summer temperatures turn cooler and the tourism season slows down, mid-September to November can be one of the best seasons to book your Florida vacation. With the reward of fewer crowds and lower rates, there can be risks involved with potential hurricanes or tropical storms.

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As a general rule, the water anywhere in Florida will be warm enough to swim between April and October. During the cooler months, the farther south you go, the warmer it will be. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, Marco Island and Naples will have the warmest water during the winter.

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  • Comfortable clothes that you can layer: Since the weather remains warm, you should still pack T-shirts and shorts so you're not too hot, but it would also be wise to pack at least one pair of leggings, jeans or pants. ...
  • Ponchos: If you're going in September, ponchos are a must-have.


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The spring season in Florida begins in March and runs through May. This is considered one of the best seasons to visit with pleasant (some might say perfect!) weather and fewer crowds than summer months. Weather: Temperatures range from high in the mid-70s in PCB to mid-80s in Tampa.

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The rainy season begins to kick-in in June and last through early October – this is the best time to visit Florida for lower prices and great deals.

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Outside a slight Labor Day bump, we estimate September to be the least busy month at Walt Disney World. With summer wrapping up around Labor Day, few families want to take their kids out of school so early in the school year. As a result, September sees lessened demand from family travelers.

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Below average crowds, below average prices, above average heat. September is a hot, wet month taking place mostly after kids in the US are back in school. This makes it typically the slowest month of the year at the parks.

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October is perhaps one of the best months to head to Florida if you would like to visit when there is less rain but still plenty of warm weather.

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