Key West, USAQuick decision
When to visit Key West?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
75°F–79°F in April
🌧 Least rain
23% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
September (65%)
📅 Best score
8.7/10
By trip type
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.
Monthly climate data
Key West weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 73°F | 25% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 72°F | 75°F | 21% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 73°F | 77°F | 14% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ April | 75°F | 79°F | 23% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 79°F | 81°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 81°F | 84°F | 55% | 0.2in | 12.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 82°F | 86°F | 53% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 82°F | 86°F | 59% | 0.2in | 12.5h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 81°F | 84°F | 65% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 79°F | 82°F | 55% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 75°F | 79°F | 28% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 72°F | 75°F | 22% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 26°F, 24% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°F, 56% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 28°F, 49% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 24°F, 23% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
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FAQ
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April is ideal with 23% rainy days and 26°F.
September is the wettest month with 65% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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