City in Florida

Best Time to Visit Orlando

Best time to visit Orlando: January, February, March, April, November and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌤️ 88°F now🕔 12:05 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, November and December👥 320.000

Best time to visit Orlando

Go in January, February, March, April, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, July and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

Climate in Orlando month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January67°49°2,0 in★★★★
February73°53°2,4 in★★★★
March79°60°2,2 in★★★★
April83°63°2,2 in★★★★
May89°71°5,9 in★★★★
June89°74°8,2 in★★★☆☆
July90°76°7,2 in★★★☆☆
August90°76°6,4 in★★★☆☆
September87°73°10,0 in★★★☆☆
October82°67°5,0 in★★★★
November77°60°2,3 in★★★★
December72°56°2,4 in★★★★

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Orlando compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Orlando.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Orange County0 mi72°Fabout the same56 in
Blue Spring State Park28 mi71°Fabout the same51 in
Hillsborough County77 mi74°F+33°F warmer44 in
Tampa77 mi74°F+33°F warmer44 in
Clearwater Beach96 mi73°Fabout the same49 in

Best time to visit each airport in Orlando

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Best time to visit each attraction in Orlando

2 attractions mapped in this atlas

Best time to visit each zip / postal code in Orlando

1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas

Best time to visit each area code in Orlando

1 area codes mapped in this atlas

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and September - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Orlando is a city in Florida. Orlando is known for Theme park capital of the world. It has a population of about 320.000.

Right now it is 88°F (31°C) in Orlando with mainly clear. It feels like 99°F. Today runs from 76°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 32%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Orlando is January, February, March, April, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 49°F.

The closest major airport is Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 9 mi away. Nearby highlights include Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Blue Spring State Park and Clearwater Beach.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 4.5°F above the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Orlando today at 8.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in Orlando right now

🌤️
88°F
Mainly clear · feels like 99°F
Humidity61%
Wind1 mph SSW
Gusts6 mph
UV index5.4 · Moderate
Cloud cover23%
Pressure1013 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality54 · Moderate
Sunrise7:00 AM
Sunset7:54 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:05 PM, Aug 25 local time.

⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 97° / 79°

Light drizzle · 68% rain · wind 12 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

⛈️ 97° / 80°

Thunderstorm · 67% rain · wind 9 mph

Things to do in Orlando

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Orlando.

Quick facts about Orlando

TypeCity
StateFlorida
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates28°32′17.9″N 81°22′45.1″W (28.5383, -81.3792)
Population320.000
Known forTheme park capital of the world
Local time12:05 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, November and December
ClimateTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Orlando?

Orlando is a city in Florida. Its coordinates are 28.5383, -81.3792. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Orlando right now?

It is currently 88°F (31°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Orlando?

January, February, March, April, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Orlando, which has a temperate climate. June, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Orlando in?

Orlando observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 12:05 PM.

How many people live in Orlando?

Orlando has a population of approximately 320.000.

What is the nearest airport to Orlando?

The closest airports are Orlando International Airport (MCO), 9 mi away and Miami International Airport (MIA), 201 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Orlando?

Popular options include Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Blue Spring State Park, Clearwater Beach, Myakka River State Park and Siesta Key Beach.

What places are in Orlando?

Orlando covers 5 places in this atlas, including Orlando International Airport, Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, ZIP Code 32819 and Area Code 407.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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