National park in Florida

Everglades National Park Travel Guide

Everglades National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌤️ 86°F now🕔 5:12 PM local📅 Best: January, February, April, May and November

Summary

Everglades National Park is a national park in Florida. Everglades National Park is a US national park known for river of grass, alligators and airboats.

Right now it is 86°F (30°C) in Everglades National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 98°F. Today runs from 77°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 19%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Everglades National Park is January, February, April, May and November. The climate is temperate. June, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 60°F.

The closest major airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), about 52 mi away. Nearby highlights include Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Key Largo, Biscayne National Park and South Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is in line with 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. photography is the strongest bet in Everglades National Park today at 9.1/10. 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.

Map of Everglades National Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 25°17′11.8″N 80°53′55.3″W (25.2866, -80.8987)

Weather in Everglades National Park right now

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86°F
Mainly clear · feels like 98°F
Humidity77%
Wind8 mph ENE
Gusts9 mph
UV index6.6 · High
Cloud cover29%
Pressure1018 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality67 · Moderate
Sunrise7:01 AM
Sunset7:49 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:12 PM, Aug 25 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

⛈️ 92° / 76°

Thunderstorm · 70% rain · wind 13 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

⛈️ 92° / 82°

Thunderstorm · 70% rain · wind 13 mph

Quick facts about Everglades National Park

TypeNational park
StateFlorida
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates25°17′11.8″N 80°53′55.3″W (25.2866, -80.8987)
Established1934
Known forriver of grass, alligators and airboats
Local time5:12 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, April, May and November
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Everglades National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Everglades National Park.

Best time to visit Everglades National Park

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

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

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

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 - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Everglades National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Miami International AirportMIA52 miMiami
Orlando International AirportMCO219 miOrlando

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Everglades National Park?

Everglades National Park is a national park in Florida. Its coordinates are 25.2866, -80.8987. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Everglades National Park right now?

It is currently 86°F (30°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Everglades National Park?

January, February, April, May and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Everglades National Park, which has a temperate climate. June, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Everglades National Park in?

Everglades National Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:12 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Everglades National Park?

The closest airports are Miami International Airport (MIA), 52 mi away and Orlando International Airport (MCO), 219 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Everglades National Park?

Popular options include Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Key Largo, Biscayne National Park, South Beach, Dry Tortugas National Park and Myakka River State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 5:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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