Florida Keys - in August

[thefourDs]

Have any of you been to the Keys in August?

I’m desperate to go and we are starting to plan our summer 2021 holiday at the moment, we’ve found a villa which we are booking for two weeks so we can do the parks etc but wanted a 3rd week doing something else.

I know the heat will be intense and I think we can handle that but I don’t know if I should risk it knowing it’s hurricane season.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

[Sparksy72]

In August 2018 we did a road trip from Miami then onto Fort Lauderdale for 4 nights. We then drove across alligator alley to Naples for 3 nights. From there we went to Key Largo for 2 nights, then to Marathon for 2 nights and then to Key West for 4 nights. We loved Key West and did loads there, yes it was hot and humid but our hotel Pier House (on Duvall st) had a pool and also it’s own mini beach with a bar and restaurant. We did have a few afternoon showers during our trip but no worse than the ones we have experienced in Orlando. I must add that we only travel in school holidays so are used to the August heat. After leaving Key West we stopped at Tavernier for 2 nights before spending our last 4 nights in Miami. We would love to return to Key West, however we enjoyed everywhere stopped along the way!

[thefourDs]

Originally Posted by Sparksy72

In August 2018 we did a road trip from Miami then onto Fort Lauderdale for 4 nights. We then drove across alligator alley to Naples for 3 nights. From there we went to Key Largo for 2 nights, then to Marathon for 2 nights and then to Key West for 4 nights. We loved Key West and did loads there, yes it was hot and humid but our hotel Pier House (on Duvall st) had a pool and also it’s own mini beach with a bar and restaurant. We did have a few afternoon showers during our trip but no worse than the ones we have experienced in Orlando. I must add that we only travel in school holidays so are used to the August heat. After leaving Key West we stopped at Tavernier for 2 nights before spending our last 4 nights in Miami. We would love to return to Key West, however we enjoyed everywhere stopped along the way!

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Thank you, that sounds like a fantastic trip!

We are looking at staying at the postcard inn which too has its own beach and gorgeous pool so we thought we could chill out there knowing it’ll be so hot. We’d do the journey to Orlando in two days stopping to take in the sights.

I’m just wary of paying lots of money knowing it’s hurricane season, it’s that ‘what if’ going around in my head.

[Ridersmom]

although Officially hurricane in August, I think the season really picks up in September. To be safe do the Keys earlier in your trip. And stay on the ocean side for more of a breeze.

[thefourDs]

Originally Posted by Ridersmom

although Officially hurricane in August, I think the season really picks up in September. To be safe do the Keys earlier in your trip. And stay on the ocean side for more of a breeze.

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That’s exactly what we were thinking, fly into Miami rather than end off there.

Thank you

[Leyfy]

We've been to Key West four times in late July/early August and loved it everytime. It's one of my favourite places on earth!

I'd definitely book a hotel with a pool though, as it is so, so hot! Duval Street is fab, can recommend Fury Water adventures for snorkelling and other water based activities.

[colin39]

We did early sept 2018, exactly 1year after irma devistated it, and it was still being cleared.
Saying that as early sept it was ssooo hot
But ya pics like these #nofilters

Stunning! All exept 1 taken with a samsung mobile.

[thefourDs]

Originally Posted by colin39

We did early sept 2018, exactly 1year after irma devistated it, and it was still being cleared.
Saying that as early sept it was ssooo hot
But ya pics like these #nofilters

Stunning! All exept 1 taken with a samsung mobile.

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Absolutely gorgeous photos! Thank you for sharing.

[Willeve]

We’re going this summer! Flying into Miami, driving over to Naples for 3 nights then 2 nights each in Key Largo, Key West and Marathon, followed by 3 final nights in Miami. Getting really excited now, planning some snorkelling in each of our Keys locations. All the hotels/guest houses are pricey, but I’m sure it will be worth it.

[Vanillapod]

It is very hot but that didn’t put us off.
We went from Aug 16th I think and didn’t see a drop of rain until we made our way up to Orlando later on in the holiday.
I’d recommend the Southernmost guesthouse. It’s really well placed and spotless!
It has a tiny pool but you can use the larger pool at the resort next door