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Key West
Which Season to Choose?

Key West, end of the road in Florida — tropical vibes, Hemingway's house and sunsets at Mallory Square.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 24.56°N 81.78°W
AprilBest month
26°COptimal temperature
23%Rainy days

When to visit Key West?

🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–26°C in April
🌧 Least rain
23% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
September (65%)
📅 Best score
8.7/10

Best time by type of trip

🌅Mallory SquareYear-round — sunset, street artists and performers.
🏛️Hemingway HouseYear-round — polydactyl cats, tropical garden and history.
🤿Snorkelling & ReefsApril–October — John Pennekamp, third-largest barrier reef.
🍹Duval StreetYear-round — bars, key lime pie and tropical atmosphere.

Key West weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January20°C23°C25%1.610.2h7.9/10
🌤️ February22°C24°C21%1.210.9h8.2/10
☀️ March23°C25°C14%1.311.3h8.6/10
☀️ April24°C26°C23%1.312.5h8.7/10
🌤️ May26°C27°C35%3.112.9h8.4/10
🌤️ June27°C29°C55%4.812.9h7.7/10
🌤️ July28°C30°C53%3.213.0h7.6/10
🌤️ August28°C30°C59%4.412.5h7.4/10
⛅ September27°C29°C65%5.911.4h7.3/10
🌤️ October26°C28°C55%4.310.9h7.6/10
🌤️ November24°C26°C28%2.510.4h8.1/10
🌤️ December22°C24°C22%2.010.4h8.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 26°C, 24% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 30°C, 56% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 28°C, 49% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 24°C, 23% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

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Frequently asked questions

April is ideal with 23% rainy days and 26°C.
September is the wettest month with 65% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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