Is September busy in Florida?

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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The weather determines the high seasons. In subtropical South Florida, high season is in the winter, from mid-December to mid-April, although if you ask tourism execs, the high season is now creeping further into spring and even, in some parts, summer.

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January is the coolest month of the year in Florida, with average lows of around 49 F (around 10 C) in Orlando. However, temperatures in the middle of the day can hit 74 F in the Florida Keys (around 23 C), making it possible to spend plenty of time exploring the great outdoors.

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Timing really is everything when it comes to saving on vacations no matter where you are traveling. Consider traveling during off seasons or at least shoulder seasons. The weeks before school lets out in late May or even after schools resume in August can be almost 50% cheaper than peak summer weeks!

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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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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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In the winter, any date outside of the busy weeks of Christmas and New Year's can be fairly quiet. A trip at this time of year also has the added bonus of cooler temperatures — or, to superfans, Spirit Jersey weather. Disney World's least busy month, though, is almost always September.

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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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In the second quarter of 2023, the State of Florida saw a little more than 33 million visitors. It's keeping us on pace to beat out our record from last year, but we have 1.2% fewer tourists compared to what we saw during the same time last year.

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