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Universal Orlando Resort Travel Guide

Universal Orlando Resort travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 79°F now🕔 2:06 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, November and December

Active alerts for Universal Orlando Resort

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 99°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, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Universal Orlando Resort is a tourist attraction in Orlando. Universal Orlando Resort is a landmark known for Wizarding World and studio rides.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Universal Orlando Resort with clear. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 74°F to 98°F. Chance of precipitation is 26%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Universal Orlando Resort 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 10 mi away. Nearby highlights include Walt Disney World Resort, Blue Spring State Park, Clearwater Beach and Myakka River State Park.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 98°F is 8.8°F above the 89°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Universal Orlando Resort 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 Universal Orlando Resort

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

Coordinates: 28°28′27.5″N 81°28′4.1″W (28.4743, -81.4678)

Weather in Universal Orlando Resort right now

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79°F
Clear · feels like 86°F
Humidity78%
Wind4 mph ESE
Gusts6 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover10%
Pressure1011 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 13 mi
Air quality50 · Good
Sunrise6:59 AM
Sunset7:58 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 76%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:06 PM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 99°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, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 98° / 74°

Overcast · 26% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 90° / 75°

Overcast · 25% rain · wind 15 mph

Quick facts about Universal Orlando Resort

TypeAttraction
CityOrlando
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates28°28′27.5″N 81°28′4.1″W (28.4743, -81.4678)
Known forWizarding World and studio rides
Local time2:06 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Universal Orlando Resort

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Universal Orlando Resort.

Best time to visit Universal Orlando Resort

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★★★★

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 - 3 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.

Airports near Universal Orlando Resort

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Orlando International AirportMCO10 miOrlando
Miami International AirportMIA199 miMiami

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Universal Orlando Resort?

Universal Orlando Resort is a tourist attraction in Orlando. Its coordinates are 28.4743, -81.4678. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Universal Orlando Resort right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 78% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Universal Orlando Resort?

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

What time zone is Universal Orlando Resort in?

Universal Orlando Resort observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 2:06 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Universal Orlando Resort?

The closest airports are Orlando International Airport (MCO), 10 mi away and Miami International Airport (MIA), 199 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Universal Orlando Resort?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 23, 2026 at 2:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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