BEST TIME TO VISIT THE EVERGLADES
A month-by-month crowd calendar — compare crowds, weather, and overall ratings, then find the best month for your trip. Free, no sign-up.
What matters most?
Quietest trails and boardwalks — the highest crowd rating means the fewest people.
- Jul: Peak heat and humidity. Fewest crowds of the year.
- Aug: Hottest, wettest month. Heavy afternoon storms, peak mosquitoes.
- Sep: Still wet season. Historically the peak month for hurricanes.
Month-by-month crowd calendar
More stars is better: 5 crowd stars = fewest people. Your current month is highlighted, along with the best month(s) for fewest crowds.
| Month | Crowds | Weather | Overall | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Peak dry season. Best weather and wildlife viewing, but busiest time of year. |
| February | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Still dry season. Comfortable, low bugs, busy with visitors. |
| March | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Warming up, still dry. One of the most popular months. |
| April | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Late dry season. Warmer, crowds thinning, bugs increasing. |
| May | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet season begins. Hot, humid, mosquitoes ramping up. |
| June | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Daily storms, high heat index, hurricane season starts. |
| July | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Peak heat and humidity. Fewest crowds of the year. |
| August | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Hottest, wettest month. Heavy afternoon storms, peak mosquitoes. |
| SeptemberThis month | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Still wet season. Historically the peak month for hurricanes. |
| October | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Wet season winding down. Storms less frequent by late month. |
| November | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Dry season returns. Comfortable temps, improving conditions. |
| December | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Dry season in full swing. Great weather, wildlife concentrating at water. |
Ratings are 1–5 stars (5 is best). Crowd ratings are inverted so more stars always means a better experience: 5 crowd stars = fewest visitors. Based on typical Everglades seasonal patterns — verify current conditions at nps.gov/ever before your trip.
Average temperatures & precipitation
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.5°F | 55.3°F | 1.7" |
| February | 79.5°F | 56.6°F | 2.01" |
| March | 81.8°F | 59°F | 2.05" |
| April | 85.5°F | 63.2°F | 2.92" |
| May | 88.4°F | 68.1°F | 5.77" |
| June | 90.8°F | 72.7°F | 9.34" |
| July | 92°F | 73.8°F | 7.14" |
| August | 92.1°F | 74.3°F | 10.17" |
| September | 91°F | 73.9°F | 8.63" |
| October | 87.5°F | 70.4°F | 5.86" |
| November | 82.5°F | 63.4°F | 2.34" |
| December | 79.2°F | 58.7°F | 1.97" |
Best Time to Visit the Everglades FAQ
When is Everglades National Park least crowded?
The Everglades is least crowded from June through September — the peak of the hot, buggy wet season, when far fewer visitors come through. That's the inverse of most mountain parks: here, the quiet months are also the least comfortable ones.
What is the best month to visit Everglades National Park?
December and January are the best overall months to visit — mild, dry-season weather, low mosquito activity, and wildlife concentrated around visible water holes, all at the cost of being the park's busiest stretch. November and February are strong runners-up with slightly smaller crowds.
When is Everglades National Park the busiest?
The Everglades is busiest during dry season, December through February, when the weather is best and wildlife viewing is most reliable. If you want the same great conditions with a bit more elbow room, aim for late November or March.
What is Everglades National Park's weather like month by month?
Dry season (November–April) brings mild highs in the high 70s to mid-80s°F and little rain. Wet season (May–October) brings highs in the low 90s, heavy afternoon thunderstorms, and much higher humidity, peaking with August's average of over 10 inches of rain.