Dry Tortugas National Park Weather Forecast
Dry Tortugas National Park weather: 81°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park in Florida. Dry Tortugas National Park is a US national park known for Fort Jefferson and clear reef water.
Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Dry Tortugas National Park with overcast. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 78°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 28%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Dry Tortugas National Park is February, March, April and May. The climate is temperate. June, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 68°F.
The closest major airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), about 181 mi away. Nearby highlights include Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Everglades National Park, Key Largo and Biscayne National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. family time is the strongest bet in Dry Tortugas National Park today at 7.8/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Dry Tortugas National Park
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 26 at 4:02AM EDT until October 27 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Issued by NWS Key West FL
Weather in Dry Tortugas National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:03 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Dry Tortugas National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 78° | 28% | 28 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 79° | 10% | 30 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 78° | 43% · 0,0 in | 27 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 79° | 43% · 0,1 in | 26 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 79° | 38% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 79° | 12% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 79° | 8% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 81° / 80° | 10% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 80° | 10% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 78° | 7% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 76° | 9% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 74° | 15% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 73° | 20% · 0,1 in | 24 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 73° | 23% · 0,1 in | 23 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 76° | 19% · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 75° | 39% | 22 mph | 6 |
Climate in Dry Tortugas National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73° | 68° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 72° | 68° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 75° | 72° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 77° | 74° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 82° | 80° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 81° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 86° | 82° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 87° | 82° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 86° | 81° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 83° | 79° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 78° | 75° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 75° | 72° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Dry Tortugas National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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Best time to visit Dry Tortugas National Park
Go in February, March, April and May. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dry Tortugas National Park?
Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park in Florida. Its coordinates are 24.6285, -82.8732. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Dry Tortugas National Park right now?
It is currently 81°F (27°C) with overcast. Humidity is 66% and wind is 27 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dry Tortugas National Park?
February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Dry Tortugas National Park, which has a temperate climate. June, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dry Tortugas National Park in?
Dry Tortugas National Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:03 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Dry Tortugas National Park?
The closest airports are Miami International Airport (MIA), 181 mi away and Orlando International Airport (MCO), 280 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Dry Tortugas National Park?
Popular options include Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Everglades National Park, Key Largo, Biscayne National Park, Siesta Key Beach and Myakka River State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
