Best time to visit Key West

Q: When is the best time to visit Key West?

The best time to visit Key West is March and April based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Key West?

The hottest time of year in Key West is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Key West?

In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in Key West with 166mm on average. There are normally 15 days in September with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Key West?

The sunniest time of year in Key West is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 83% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Key West?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Key West in August when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Key West?

The best time to visit Key West is March and April based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Key West?

The hottest time of year in Key West is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Key West?

In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in Key West with 166mm on average. There are normally 15 days in September with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Key West?

The sunniest time of year in Key West is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 83% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Key West?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Key West in August when the water temperature reaches 30°C.