What is the best summer month to go to Disney World?

Disney offers their BEST deals from mid-July to mid-September. August is usually the best month to go in the summer, and the later in August, the better it is! The end of August is usually quite dead. The lowest crowds all year are usually from the end of August to mid September.



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The weather in June, particularly early June, is thought to be more tolerable than July and August. I've heard from many guests that they'll simply never visit in August, and July is similar. The net result is that June is a very popular month at Walt Disney World.

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Mid-August through Mid-September makes high season for hurricanes and heat, and thus low season for crowds and prices at Walt Disney World. Generally these prices are going to be competitive with the prior and future January lows, making this period one of the cheapest times to visit Disney World.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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The cheapest time to go to Disney World is January, with prices increasing from the end of January into Presidents Day weekend. Once that weekend passes, the cheapest times are July through mid-September and a few scattered dates—particularly at Value Hotels—in October through December.

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The Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World is the most visiting theme park in the world so one of the other most popular questions we receive is, which day of the week is the slowest at Magic Kingdom? And as a general rule of thumb Tuesdays tend to be the slowest day at Magic Kingdom park.

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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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Since July is typically a busier time of the year, the parks often open earlier and stay open later than they do during less busy times of the year. Read More: Guide to Magic Kingdom Park Hours.

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August Weather at Disney World It's right there with August in terms of the worst weather of the year, with comfortable weather only 15% of the time–and that 15% occurs between like 2:13 and 5:49 a.m., so it doesn't do you any good unless you're nocturnal.

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Disney World Weather in July While the rain might not last long, July still sees some of the heaviest rain all year with an average of 7 inches for the month of July. The good news is that most summer rainstorms move in and out quickly within an hour so it usually won't impact your days at the parks too much.

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According to The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, the average daily high temperature at Disney in June is 91°F, with an average daily heat index (temperature plus humidity) of 109°F. Only July and August are hotter (and not by much). That heat can feel pretty miserable during a 12+ hour park day.

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Couples should expect to spend a minimum of $700 if staying on Disney property for one night and visiting the parks for one day. For three-night stays (and two theme park days), costs inflate to a minimum of $1,800.

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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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Conventional wisdom says that you should spend a full day in each of the four theme parks, which would mean that you should spend no fewer than 4 days at Walt Disney World. This is our standard minimum recommendation–we usually advise doing at least 5 days at Walt Disney World, or even more if possible.

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A Magic Kingdom itinerary is simply a must if your family only has one day at Disney World. The main reason being the Magic Kingdom Park is by far the most-visited theme park in the world.

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When is Disney World the MOST crowded?
  • Easter (both the week before and the week after typically have increased crowds)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day (2nd Monday in October)
  • Veterans' Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
  • Christmas week through January 1.


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It gets really hot in Orlando in July/August. It's in the 90s, and the humidity makes it worse. If you drink a ton of water and wear a lot of sunscreen, you could probably go to Disney. My suggestion is to do Splash Mountain at some point in the middle of the day if you're at Magic Kingdom.

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Animal Kingdom is often thought of as the hottest spot in Walt Disney World (although another area is vying for the title… Toy Story Land, I'm looking at you), but it's also the park with some of the newest, most innovative attractions. So, what's a family who must travel during the summer to do?

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With an average relative humidity of 70 degrees, March is the least humid month. With an average of 11 days of rain, it is also one of the driest months in Orlando. Summer in Orlando is considered from May through September.

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