Orlando, Florida is a popular place to visit, especially during the summer months when many schools have breaks. This is the time when hotels raise their room rates, and the weather can be quite hot and humid. The winter holiday season is also a popular time to visit Orlando - the weather is pleasant, but room rates are high. Early fall is a good time to visit as long as your visit ends before the holiday season begins.
The best time to visit Orlando is between the months of January and April. The weather is pleasant and sometimes cool; there are fewer crowds, and room rates are more affordable.
January is Orlando’s coldest month with an average high temperature of 71°F (22°C). Visitors can expect an average low temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter is Orlando comfortably cool and typically only requires a sweater.
In February the temperatures rise just a few degrees, retaining the cool weather from the previous month. The average high temperature makes a small increase to 73°F (23°C), while the average low temperature creeps up to 53°F (12°C).
Orlando Weather in March: Temperatures make a small leap in March with high temperatures averaging 77°F (25°C). Low temperature averages are just a few degrees short of the 60’s at 57°F (14°C).
April starts seeing higher temperatures for the spring months of Orlando. Average high and average low temperatures range between 82°F (28°C) and 62°F (17°C). Despite the rise in temperature, humidity levels still remain low maintaining a comfortable climate.
In May, the temperature shoots up to the high 80’s as the short spring season comes to an end. The low temperature is 68°F (20°C) while high temperatures average at 88°F (31°C).
Orlando Weather in June: The summer season officially begins in June with temperatures breaching the 90’s by one degree. June also gets the most rain out of the year as the average expected rainfall is 9 inches (222 mm).
July is one of the two hottest months of the year with a whopping average high temperature of 92°F (33°C). Average low temperatures sit at 76°F (24°C).
In August, both average high and average low temperatures stay exactly the same, tying with July for the hottest month of the year. Humidity is also high during these summer months.
Orlando Weather in September: The heat starts to decrease in September bringing slightly cooler days to Orlando. Average high temperatures hit 89°F (32°C) while the average low temperatures peak at 74°F (23°C).
October brings even cooler temperatures with the arrival of fall. During this month, Orlando’s high temperature averages at 84°F (29°C). Low temperature is 68°F (20°C).
In November, humidity decreases along with the average temperatures. This month receives the least rain in the year with average precipitation rates just a bit over 2 inches (61 mm). Average high and average low temperatures range between 78°F (26°C), 60°F (15°C).
December is the second to the coldest month with the average high temperature warmer than January by just one degree. The average low temperature drops to a manageable 54°F (12°C).
If you’re looking to make time to visit the Florida Keys, many travelers agree that the best time to go is January through May when the weather is cool and not as humid as usual. November often also has the best deals for vacations at the Florida Keys. October through December is low season at the beaches, except for the holidays of course, while November through April is the best time go hiking and camping in Texas. Trips to the northern beaches and theme parks are better in September when the school season resumes. Verified Resource: National Weather Service
