What's the best time of year to go to the Florida Keys?

[Anonymous]

Never been. Want to plan a vacation for the family. Trying to avoid outrageous humidity, but want it warm enough to swim. TIA.

[Anonymous]

May-October for warmest water, but you are aware that the beaches in the keys are terrible?

[Anonymous]

Bahia Honda and Sombrero beaches in Marathon are beautiful. We went in August and the weather wasn't any worse than what you'd have in the OBX.

[Anonymous]

Spring break.

-signed, someone who has been traveling to the Keys for more than 4 decades.

[Anonymous]

We stopped in key west during our cruise last spring break and it was super hot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bahia Honda and Sombrero beaches in Marathon are beautiful. We went in August and the weather wasn't any worse than what you'd have in the OBX.

Agreed. You can take a snorkeling trip out of Bahia Honda too. There is always a nice breeze in the Keys, but I will say, as someone who previously lived in south FL, that the sun is super intense during the summer. For that reason, I find late spring or early fall (like now) preferable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bahia Honda and Sombrero beaches in Marathon are beautiful. We went in August and the weather wasn't any worse than what you'd have in the OBX.

Agreed. You can take a snorkeling trip out of Bahia Honda too. There is always a nice breeze in the Keys, but I will say, as someone who previously lived in south FL, that the sun is super intense during the summer. For that reason, I find late spring or early fall (like now) preferable.

This, all day long.
Also, I've been to Bahia Honda State Park and it is a truly beautiful beach. Almost Caribbean quality.

[Anonymous]

Look at when the peak rates are for any location, and you likely have your answer. Late Summer is very hot and humid.