Best time to visit Florida
Best time of year to visit Florida
The best time to visit Florida hangs on what part of the state you would like to visit and what experiences you are after. June to August and November to March are considered to be a peak season. Soft spring weather is spiced up with spring breakers and will make your heart beat faster at the Miami Music Week slipping into Ultra Music Festival. Rainy summer draws family travellers and hurricanes, so you might want to avoid this period. Instead, you could choose snow-free winter with its big New Year's Eve celebrations in Miami and Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, yet rather crowded. Autumn will surprise you with affordable prices and shorter lines. What about witnessing the gold stingray migration in November? All in all, April–May and October–November see moderate crowds and nice weather, so you might choose these months for your Florida dream vacation.
24 THINGS TO DO IN FLORIDA (MARCH 08 - MARCH 17)
Florida Strawberry Festival
Celebrate the strawberry harvest, with the local community of Eastern Hillsborough County
Naples St. Patrick's Day Parade
A popular event celebrating Irish culture and heritage
Rocket Launch at Kennedy Space Center
See rocket's space launch from NASA launch headquarters
Swimming with Manatees
Swim with the gentle giants in the warm waters of Crystal river
Ichetucknee Blue Hole
A perfect scenic spot for swimming, snorkeling and diving
Everglades Boating Adventure
A unique ecosystem and the beauty of its wildlife open a totally new look on the life of South Florida
Marco Island and Ten Thousand Islands
Explore the best shelling beaches in Florida
Stone Crab Season
Taste one of the most delicious seasonal foods of Southeast Florida—you can even catch some yourself
Loop Road Scenic Drive
Drive through dwarf cypress forest and spot lots of tropical fauna of Everglades
White Pelicans
When these professional hunters head to Florida from the northern states, local fish should stay alert
Birdwatching
Florida, with its numerous lakes and islands is a great place for a birder
Sunrise & Sunset
Discover Florida's most stunning spots to watch the sun
Kiteboarding and Windsurfing
One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States
Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp
Visit the town of mediums, healers, and ghost whisperers
Surfing
Not so popular with pro surfers, Florida could nevertheless be attractive for beginners
Wildflowers
Discover the best blooming fields of Florida
Overseas Highway
Perhaps the most spectacular road trip in America
Diving and Snorkeling
Shipwrecks, rich sea life and coral reefs are the biggest advantages of diving in Florida
Citrus Season
Florida is famous for its beautiful citrus groves and delicious fruits
The Kampong
The only tropical monsoon garden in a major US city
Fireflies at Blue Spring State Park
The amazing mother nature's light show takes place every spring in Central Florida
Ponce de Leon Hotel (Flagler College)
A unique hotel, rich with history and ghosts
Whale Watching
The population of endangered Northern right whales is recovering in Florida
Dolphin Watching
Observe playful sea mammals all around Florida's coast
56 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Miami Broward Carnival
Be involved in the amazing rhythm and real carnival spirit of the Miami Broward Carnival. Enjoy the beauty and glory of everything you'll see!
Lake Worth Street Painting Festival
Masterpieces of street art draw thousands of people to Lake Worth
New Year's Eve at Bayfront Park, Miami
If you visit Miami during the winter holidays, don't miss the biggest New Year's Eve celebration around
Mullet Migration
It might be amusing to watch migrating mullets jumping above the water's surface, however, they don't do it out of amusement, but to escape chasing predators
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
One of the greatest festivals in Florida for the whole family
Daytona Turkey Rod Run
The Largest Car Show and Swap Meet in the United States
Chalk Festival in Venice
One of the most important pavement art events in the world
Art Deco Weekend
Dive into the Art Deco era together with local enthusiasts during this three-day unique Miami-style soiree
King Mango Strut
The weirdest event you may ever see, but the one that will make you laugh and relax
Daytona Beach Bike Week
This historic motorcycle race has become a legend of its own
Florida Renaissance Festival
Dress up as your favorite knight or lady and travel back in time
Ultra Music Festival
Should you feel the urge for a wild dance, head to the world's premier electronic music festival
Miami Music Week
Dance to the beats of a weeklong marathon of electronic dance music
Golden Stingray Migration
Do you feel like sharing the company of 10,000 deadly, poisonous stingrays? Watching them from the distance might be a better idea
Winter Equestrian Festival
An upscale seasonal entertainment in Wellington, south-east Florida
Christmas at Disney World
There is no better place to feel the spirit of Christmas in Florida
Fantasy Fest
The biggest and wildest celebration on Key West
South Florida Fair
Get ready for orgasmic rides and godlike food
Suwannee Hulaween
Not your typical Halloween festival
Art Basel
Don't miss the chance to become a part of the art world for a week full of exciting events
Underwater Music Festival
Submerge to the world's coolest subaqueous party at Florida's coral reef
Florida State Fair
Don't miss the first State Fair of the year in the USA, that gets all the latest and greatest
Tortuga Music Festival
Get loose with some big rock music stars at a white sandy Fort Lauderdale beach
4th of July at Florida Keys
Dazzling displays over the water make the Independence Day celebration unforgettable
Blacktip and Spinner Sharks
Tens of thousands of black shark fins just a few meters from the beach can scare the hell out of anyone
4th of July
The forecast is...lots of sunshine and fireworks!
Halloween Events
Halloween is one of the favourite holidays in Florida
Jazz In The Gardens (JITG)
A two-day music affair in Miami Gardens
Baby Alligators
If you are a fan of these huge reptiles, there are plenty of places here to observe them in the wild
Florida Citrus Parade
A celebration of fruits and sports
Miami Marathon
Test your body and participate in the marathon, or come support the runners
Holy Ship!
Don't miss your chance to take part in the world's wildest cruise with some of the best parties on board
Beach Season
Florida enjoys a warm climate most of the year
Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week
The tastiest week from Naples to Marco Island
Florida Seafood Festival
Immerse yourself in a total seafood paradise
Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise
Take a Caribbean cruise of your dreams with lots of music and fun aboard
Winter Party Festival
A huge six-day festival celebrating the LGBTQ community at the hottest winter destination—Miami Beach
Miami Cruise Month
A great chance for a dream cruise. The best prices and some free special deals await you during Cruise month
Fruit Wine
The unforgettable taste of tropical wines can't be compared with anything else
Venetian Pool, Coral Gables
This is the world's largest swimming pool which is emptied and refilled with fresh water every day
Tampa Am
The biggest amateur skateboarding contest on the planet
Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival
Professional sand sculptors and amateurs compete at one of Florida's best beaches
Universal Orlando Mardi Gras
A colorful celebration with your favorite charachters and live music
Miami Swim Week
Hottest time for hottest swimwear brands
Florida Film Festival
Even though Florida is flooded with several film festivals, you definitely should witness the best one
Mamey Sapote Harvest
Sweet and smooth. Don't forget to try this exotic fruit!
St Augustine Nights of Lights
The oldest city in the US illuminates historic buildings with millions of lights
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival
Listen, laugh, dance, sing and meditate in the middle of Florida's wilderness
Grovetoberfest
Florida's largest beer festival in Coconut Grove
Jacksonville Fair
The biggest fair in Northern Florida
South Florida Garlic Fest
The premier food and entertainment festival in South Florida
The Orlando Fringe
One of the best cultural events in Florida
Suwannee Lights
A festive drive through a light display in Florida
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
A race weekend with Mickey and friends in Orlando
Pensacola Interstate Fair
The biggest fair on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico
Pensacola Mardi Gras
A vibrant celebration with over 150 years of history
