Best time to visit Orlando
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Orlando
15 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Orlando).
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90 minute Everglades Airboat Tour near Orlando Florida - 2
Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee - 3
Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch - 4
Downtown Orlando Food Tour with Authentic Fusion Cuisine Tastings - 5
Rock Springs River Tubing & Apopka Wildlife Adventure with Pickup - 6
2 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of the Chain of Lakes - 7
Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando - 8
Silver Springs Self Guided Clear Kayak Rentals - 9
Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour - 10
1 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of The Famous Chain of Lakes - 11
Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures - 12
One-Hour Airboat Ride Near Orlando - 13
Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park - 14
1 Hour Florida Everglades Wildlife Tour - 15
Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
Similar climatesNew Orleans86% · Savannah86% · Kaohsiung86%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Orlando (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Orlando's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11–21 | 20 | 9 | 64 | 7.1 | 63% | 19 | 193 | 4 | Quiet | 9 |
| Feb | 13–24 | 24 | 9 | 86 | 9.6 | 61% | 20 | 195 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Mar | 16–28 | 28 | 8 | 75 | 9.4 | 53% | 20 | 233 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Apr | 17–28 | 28 | 11 | 101 | 9.2 | 53% | 21 | 244 | 8 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 20–31 | 32 | 14 | 114 | 8.1 | 52% | 19 | 274 | 8 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jun | 23–31 | 35 | 22 | 218 | 9.9 | 65% | 17 | 236 | 8 | Quiet | 2 |
| Jul | 24–32 | 37 | 27 | 238 | 8.8 | 71% | 15 | 247 | 9 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 24–32 | 37 | 26 | 236 | 9.1 | 71% | 16 | 239 | 9 | Peak | 1 |
| Sep | 23–30 | 34 | 24 | 271 | 11.3 | 74% | 16 | 209 | 7 | Busy | 2 |
| Oct | 20–28 | 30 | 12 | 136 | 11.3 | 67% | 18 | 223 | 6 | Moderate | 6 |
| Nov | 17–25 | 25 | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 68% | 19 | 184 | 4 | Peak | 8 |
| Dec | 13–22 | 22 | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 68% | 17 | 189 | 3 | Busy | 9 |
UV Index in Orlando by Month
UV index in Orlando peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 3 (moderate) in December. May, June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
March
9/1016–28°C · 8 rain days (75h) · 233 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
January
9/1011–21°C (feels 20°C) · 9 rain days (64h) · 193 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
February
9/1013–24°C · 9 rain days (86h) · 195 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Every month
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April
8/1017–28°C · 11 rain days (101h) · 244 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
May
5/1020–31°C (feels 32°C) · 14 rain days (114h) · 274 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
June
2/1023–31°C (feels 35°C) · 22 rain days (218h) · 236 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
July
1/1024–32°C (feels 37°C) · 27 rain days (238h) · 247 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
August
1/1024–32°C (feels 37°C) · 26 rain days (236h) · 239 sun hours · 71% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
2/1023–30°C (feels 34°C) · 24 rain days (271h) · 209 sun hours · 74% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
6/1020–28°C (feels 30°C) · 12 rain days (136h) · 223 sun hours · 67% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
November
8/1017–25°C · 9 rain days (121h) · 184 sun hours · 68% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
December
9/1013–22°C · 6 rain days (62h) · 189 sun hours · 68% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Orlando
When is the best time to visit Orlando?
March is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–28°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are March, January, February.
What is the worst time to visit Orlando?
August is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 24–32°C (26 rainy days).
Is Orlando too hot in summer?
6 months (May, June, July, August, September, October) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Orlando?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Orlando have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 9/10, crowd index 13) and February (climate 9/10, crowd index 10) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Orlando by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 3 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 4, Feb 5, Mar 7, Apr 8, May 8, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 9, Sep 7, Oct 6, Nov 4, Dec 3. May, June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Orlando in July?
July is the peak UV month in Orlando, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Orlando on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 9 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Orlando bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 1 month: July. The worst month is July with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.