Is november a good time to visit key west

This video explains the best time to visit Key West and avoid the annual hurricane season.
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The best time to visit Key West in Florida depends on what cruise and hotel visitors plan to do when they get there.

Key West is a growing cruise port at the southern tip of Florida. It is a popular port of call with cruises that leave from Miami and Fort Lauderdale for the eastern Caribbean.

The best time to visit Key West for a combination of warm temperatures and low risk of rain is April and May. The worst time to visit Key West is August and especially September for a high risk of rain from the annual Caribbean hurricane season.

Visitors who favor land activities will find that winter also is a good time to go. Visitors who favor water activities may want to go from late spring to early summer.

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Average daytime temperatures range from the mid 70s Fahrenheit or low 20s Celsius in the winter to the high 80s Fahrenheit or low 30s Celsius in the summer.

But the winter months also are part of the dry season while the late summer months are part of the rainy season.

Key West Weather By Month

January: The average daytime temperature is 74 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of two inches and six days during the month.

February: The average daytime temperature is 76 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of less than two inches and five days during the month.

March: The average daytime temperature is 78 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of two inches and six days during the month.

April: The average daytime temperature is 81 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of two inches and five days during the month.

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May: The average daytime temperature is 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of three inches and seven days during the month.

June: The average daytime temperature is 88 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of four inches and 11 days during the month.

July: The average daytime temperature is 89 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of four inches and 12 days during the month.

August: The average daytime temperature is 89 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of five inches and 14 days during the month.

September: The average daytime temperature is 88 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of seven inches and 16 days during the month.

October: The average daytime temperature is 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of five inches and 11 days during the month.

November: The average daytime temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of two inches and seven days during the month.

December: The average daytime temperature is 76 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of two inches and six days during the month.

Scott S. Bateman is a professional journalist who has traveled widely throughout the Caribbean and the Americas. He is the author of four books about cruising in the Caribbean, Alaska and Mexican Riviera.

- September 24, 2021

When is the best time to go to Key West?

When is the best time to go to Key West? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Key West are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • The rainiest months are August, September and October
  • The best months for swimming are May, June, July, August, September and October



Annual weather in Key West

For full information about the climate and weather in Key West a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month Our opinionView Details
January
Is november a good time to visit key west
21°C/23°C 72mm perfect weather Key West in january
February
Is november a good time to visit key west
22°C/24°C 64mm perfect weather Key West in february
March
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23°C/24°C 38mm perfect weather Key West in march
April
Is november a good time to visit key west
25°C/26°C 86mm good weather Key West in april
May
Is november a good time to visit key west
26°C/27°C 160mm good weather Key West in may
June
Is november a good time to visit key west
28°C/29°C 198mm good weather Key West in june
July
Is november a good time to visit key west
29°C/30°C 222mm tolerable weather Key West in july
August
Is november a good time to visit key west
29°C/30°C 260mm tolerable weather Key West in august
September
Is november a good time to visit key west
29°C/30°C 286mm tolerable weather Key West in september
October
Is november a good time to visit key west
27°C/28°C 252mm tolerable weather Key West in october
November
Is november a good time to visit key west
25°C/26°C 93mm good weather Key West in november
December
Is november a good time to visit key west
23°C/25°C 75mm perfect weather Key West in december


Key West enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Key West is 27°C (ranging from 23°C in january to 30°C in august). Annual rainfall is 1802mm, with a minimum of 38mm in march and a maximum of 286mm in september.

  • From january to february the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 26°C and, in february, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 29°C and it rains about 15% of the time in april.
  • From may to june the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 29°C.
  • Between july and september the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 31°C and, in september, 16 days of rain are expected.
  • Between october and december the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 24°C.

Is november a good time to visit key west



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Key West

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Key West: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Key West

Find out when Key West has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Key West

  • Very low season in Key West
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: September.
  • Low season in Key West
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, April, May, June, August, October and November.
  • High season in Key West
    The number of visitors to Key West is high in: January, March and July.
  • Peek season in Key West
    The largest number of tourists visiting Key West is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Key West month by month


Best time for low prices in Key West

Average prices of hotels in Key West month by month

Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Key West. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

  • 1-star hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Room with kitchen
  • Family room
  • Cottage or guest house
  • Hostel/Youth Hostel
  • Hotel with swimming pool

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Average price of hiring a car in Key West

On average, it costs $ 35 per day to hire a car in Key West. This price varies by $ 14 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 28 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 41.

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How warm is Key West in November?

Nearly every November day warms to over 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) in Key West. Temperatures above 90 °F (32 °C) are not expected here this month. In some years the thermometer does dip to 60 °F (16 °C) or below. But November does not normally get as cold as 50 °F (10 °C).

Is November a good time to go to Key Largo?

The best months for good weather in Key Largo are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. On average, the warmest months are May, June, July, August, September and October. The rainiest months are August and September.

Is November a good time to visit Florida Keys?

For ideal weather, aim to visit the Keys in the dry season, between November and April. You'll still enjoy temperatures in the 80s, but you're less likely to encounter rain — and you avoid the summer hurricane season.

Is it warm enough to swim in Key West in November?

Beaches in the Florida Keys In November, the average high air temperature in Key West is 80 degrees, and the average water temperature is 76, making for very comfortable sunbathing and swimming.