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Best time to visit · Florida, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Everglades is November – April, scoring up to 94/100 with highs around 77°F (25°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain in March. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June and August & September, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 72°F to 87°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 51.3 in (1302 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 72°F22°C | 75°F24°C | 77°F25°C | 80°F27°C | 83°F28°C | 85°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 87°F30°C | 85°F30°C | 83°F28°C | 78°F26°C | 75°F24°C |
| Avg low | 65°F18°C | 68°F20°C | 70°F21°C | 74°F23°C | 78°F25°C | 81°F27°C | 82°F28°C | 83°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 78°F26°C | 72°F22°C | 69°F20°C |
| Rain | 1.5 in37 mm | 1.7 in42 mm | 1.7 in42 mm | 2.7 in68 mm | 4.8 in122 mm | 8.0 in203 mm | 7.2 in184 mm | 7.6 in193 mm | 8.0 in202 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 2.2 in55 mm | 1.8 in45 mm |
| Humidity | 77% | 75% | 70% | 70% | 71% | 75% | 73% | 74% | 76% | 75% | 75% | 78% |
| Cloud | 55% | 50% | 47% | 49% | 55% | 69% | 62% | 62% | 65% | 53% | 46% | 53% |
| Comfort | 86 | 89 | 94 | 90 | 76 | 54 | 58 | 55 | 54 | 76 | 89 | 86 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 4 m (13 ft), close to Everglades's own ~3 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 72–75°F (22–24°C) and lows down to 65°F (18°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.9 in (124 mm) of rain, 10% of the year's total. December – February feel humid, with humidity near 78%. December – February are among the best-scoring months (season average 87/100).
Temperatures climb through the season, from 77°F highs in March to 83°F by May. About 9.1 in (232 mm) of rain falls across these months, 18% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 70°F (21°C). Comfort peaks here: March & April rank with the year's best, and the season averages 87/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs near 85°F (30°C). It's the wettest season, with about 22.8 in (580 mm) of rain, 45% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 75%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June and August), averaging 56/100.
Temperatures slide from 85°F highs in September to 78°F by November. About 14.4 in (366 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. September – November feel humid, with humidity near 76%. Comfort peaks here: November ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 73/100.
By comfort score: 8 Great and 4 Fair. Great months: October – May. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Everglades is November – April, scoring up to 94/100 with highs around 77°F (25°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain in March. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June and August & September, mainly because of rain.
June is the wettest month, averaging about 8.0 in (203 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 1.5 in (37 mm). The yearly total is around 51.3 in (1302 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 65°F (18°C) and highs of 72°F (22°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 87°F (30°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 75% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 87°F (30°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 22.8 in (580 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is January – March, with about 4.8 in (121 mm).
Poll the group on November – April dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
