What month for The Keys?

Millie2017 · 17 May 19, 08:21 PM

I’ve been hearing a lot about September not being ideal for a road trip down The Keys due to rain and hurricane season. Can anyone tell me if October is any better?

Many thanks

**cornishfrogboy** · 17 May 19, 08:53 PM

April May has worked for us. Not a cloud in the sky, hot and no wind. Temperatures were perfect and a walk on the old 7 mile bridge was a highlight of the whole vacation.

AhoyShipmates · 18 May 19, 07:48 AM

I’ve been twice in late Jan and early Feb - both in the early to mid 80sF, no rain or clouds. Perfect road trip time plus you escape the worst time of year here.

squishy · 18 May 19, 09:29 AM

I’ve been late November and early December and it was also beautiful...great sunsets at Key West

sandshal · 18 May 19, 04:31 PM

Rained every day for us last May whereas September was amazing. October would be good but that’s the start of the very expensive season hotel wise. Also avoid Key West during Fantasyfest at the end of October unless you’re a very open minded couple lol

Ridersmom · 21 May 19, 08:44 PM

We've gone the week after Christmas and had beautiful weather (80's) when the Orlando area was hovering around freezing. A lot of beaches were empty because the water temperature was in the 75-80 degree range and considered cold to the locals. My northern New England raised children thought it was bath water.

We thought the weather was great for outdoor activities and I don't recall too many bugs.

7SeasSailor · 28 May 19, 08:57 AM

The hurricane season lasts from the 1 June to 30 November. Rain showers are just pot luck on the day.

shoei · 28 May 19, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by sandshal

Rained every day for us last May whereas September was amazing. October would be good but that’s the start of the very expensive season hotel wise. Also avoid Key West during Fantasyfest at the end of October unless you’re a very open minded couple lol

My grandparents accidentally went to Key West when it was Fantasy Fest!

They luckily have a great sense of humour!

Sue · 28 May 19, 09:35 AM

We were just there, May 18/19 and it was astonishingly hot, too hot for me at times. We saw an electrical storm that didn’t convert into any rain one night, otherwise some may find it a perfect time to be there

sandshal · 28 May 19, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by shoei

My grandparents accidentally went to Key West when it was Fantasy Fest!

They luckily have a great sense of humour!

Id like to go, just to "people watch"

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	17 May 19, 08:21 PM Millie2017 Dancing with Tink'
Millie2017 Dancing with Tink' Join Date: Oct 17 Location: Scotland	What month for The Keys? I’ve been hearing a lot about September not being ideal for a road trip down The Keys due to rain and hurricane season. Can anyone tell me if October is any better? Many thanks __________________ Millie

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	18 May 19, 07:48 AM AhoyShipmates Excited about Disney
AhoyShipmates Excited about Disney Join Date: May 17	I’ve been twice in late Jan and early Feb - both in the early to mid 80sF, no rain or clouds. Perfect road trip time plus you escape the worst time of year here.

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	21 May 19, 08:44 PM Ridersmom Imagineer
Ridersmom Imagineer Join Date: Apr 06	We've gone the week after Christmas and had beautiful weather (80's) when the Orlando area was hovering around freezing. A lot of beaches were empty because the water temperature was in the 75-80 degree range and considered cold to the locals. My northern New England raised children thought it was bath water. We thought the weather was great for outdoor activities and I don't recall too many bugs.

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	28 May 19, 09:35 AM Sue Imagineer
Sue Imagineer Join Date: Aug 04 Location: On a road trip Sue's Reviews Hotel Reviews: 3 Restaurant Reviews: 17	We were just there, May 18/19 and it was astonishingly hot, too hot for me at times. We saw an electrical storm that didn’t convert into any rain one night, otherwise some may find it a perfect time to be there __________________ ”Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts” - Richard Feynman. Theoretical Physicist 7th Magical Trip - August /September 2008. FOOD & TRIP REPORTS Route 66 and all that TRIP REPORTS