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The spring months from March through May is the best time to go to Key West. You can enjoy the best beach weather, stunning sunsets, and all your favorite watersports without crowds. While the tropical paradise attracts visitors year-round, summers on the island could be rather hot and humid with heavy rains. Hence, you’ll see fewer crowds and can count on cheaper room rates, especially, as the chances of experiencing tropical storms and hurricanes rise in August and September. From November, Key West becomes a Mecca for beach lovers, seeking escape from the cold. Fantasy Fest Halloween extravaganza and wild New Year celebration attract a lot of partygoers to Key West during the cooler season.

19 things to do in Key West & Florida Keys

Underwater Music Festival

July 12–13, 2024 Event

Submerge to the world's coolest subaqueous party at Florida's coral reef

White Pelican Migration

October–March Nature

When these professional hunters head to Florida from the northern states, local fish should stay alert

Mamey Sapote Harvest

May–July Food

Sweet and smooth. Don't forget to try this exotic fruit!

Sunrise & Sunset

all year round Nature

Discover Florida's most stunning spots to watch the sun

Beach Season

April–November (all year round) Activity

Florida enjoys a warm climate most of the year

Birdwatching

November–May Nature

Florida, with its numerous lakes and islands is a great place for a birder

Diving and Snorkeling

all year round Activity

Shipwrecks, rich sea life and coral reefs are the biggest advantages of diving in Florida

7 Mile Bridge Run

April 13, 2024 Event

The only run surrounded by water from start to finish

Overseas Highway

all year round Activity

Perhaps the most spectacular road trip in America

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

November–April Activity

One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States

4th of July at Florida Keys

July 4 Event

Dazzling displays over the water make the Independence Day celebration unforgettable

Fantasy Fest: Key West Halloween Festival

October 17-26, 2025 Event

The biggest and wildest Halloween celebration on Key West

Tropical Fruit Season in Homestead

late April–September Food

Try locally grown mango, lychee, papaya, and other exotic foods

New Year's Eve in Key West

December 31 Event

Unique ball-drop events and some of the biggest annual parties on the southernmost tip of the USA

Chinese New Year in Miami

late January–early February 2025 Event

Celebrate the first new moon with excellent food and entertainment in Miami

Sailing

January–April Activity

Turquoise waters, subtropical weather, and only coral-reef in the continental USA

Key West Sunset Celebration

all year round (best time: September–February) Event

An essential must-go event when visiting Florida's Keys

New Year's Eve in Florida

December 31 Event

From sun-drenched beach parties to raucous nightlife, Florida dazzles on New Year's Eve

NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular

March 29–30, 2025 Event

Naval Air Station Key West welcomes everyone for free thrills

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