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Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World

November – April are the best time to visit Walt Disney World on the climate data: January scores 92/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain. October is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

Walt Disney World, Florida, United States
Best months
Nov – Apr
Shoulder
Oct
Toughest
Jun – Aug
Warmest
May · 89°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 47°F
Wettest
Jun · 8.2 in
Driest
Nov · 1.7 in

Walt Disney World weather by month

Highs run from 69°F to 89°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 49.3 in (1252 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Walt Disney World, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high69°F21°C73°F23°C78°F26°C84°F29°C89°F32°C89°F32°C88°F31°C88°F31°C85°F30°C82°F28°C76°F25°C72°F22°C
Avg low47°F8°C51°F11°C55°F13°C61°F16°C67°F20°C73°F23°C74°F24°C75°F24°C72°F22°C65°F18°C56°F13°C51°F11°C
Rain2.4 in60 mm2.2 in57 mm2.7 in69 mm2.2 in57 mm3.5 in90 mm8.2 in208 mm7.5 in191 mm7.7 in195 mm6.2 in158 mm2.6 in67 mm1.7 in43 mm2.2 in57 mm
Humidity76%75%70%67%66%77%81%83%84%80%77%78%
Cloud48%50%44%43%43%61%61%58%54%43%41%48%
Comfort929192867146474757829192

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 34 m (112 ft), close to Walt Disney World's own ~31 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Walt Disney World season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 69–73°F (21–23°C), and nights reach 47°F (8°C). It's the driest season, with only about 6.9 in (174 mm) of rain, 14% of the year's total. December – February are among the best-scoring months (season average 92/100).

Spring Mar – May

Peak warmth: highs of 78–89°F (26–32°C). About 8.5 in (216 mm) of rain falls across these months, 17% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 55°F (13°C). Comfort peaks here: March & April rank with the year's best, and the season averages 83/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

Expect steady highs of 88–89°F (31–32°C). It's the wettest season, with about 23.4 in (594 mm) of rain, 47% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 77%. Comfort scores bottom out in June – August; the season averages 47/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 85°F highs in September to 76°F by November. About 10.6 in (268 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 84%. Comfort peaks here: November ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 77/100.

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 7 Great, 1 Good and 4 Fair. Great months: October – April. Tap a month for its own guide.

Walt Disney World weather questions

When is the best time to visit Walt Disney World?

November – April are the best time to visit Walt Disney World on the climate data: January scores 92/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain. October is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Walt Disney World?

June is the wettest month, averaging about 8.2 in (208 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 1.7 in (43 mm). The yearly total is around 49.3 in (1252 mm).

What is the coldest month in Walt Disney World?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 47°F (8°C) and highs of 69°F (21°C). The warmest is May, with average highs of 89°F (32°C).

Is Walt Disney World humid in summer?

Yes: in June – August humidity averages 77% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 89°F (32°C).

When is the rainy season in Walt Disney World?

The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 23.4 in (594 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is November – January, with about 6.3 in (160 mm).

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