Trying to figure out the perfect time to visit Disney World? The handy month-by-month chart below rates three key factors (hotel price, crowds and average daily temperature) and highlights which months are the best overall for visitors.
The first step is to decide which factors are the most important to you.
Affordability
If saving money is your top priority, travel when Disney resort prices are at their lowest and use money-saving strategies to visit Disney World on a dime.
Low crowds
Hate waiting in long lines? Plan your trip when the parks are least crowded.
Good weather
Florida is famous for its sunshine but many visitors are not prepared for the Florida heat and humidity. If that sounds like you, travel in the winter, when the climate is more moderate. Note that while hurricane season runs from June through October, Florida has not been hit by a hurricane in more than nine years.
Also, consider choosing your travel dates to coincide with, or avoid, popular special events at Disney World, such as the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, Star Wars Weekends, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.
The following table offers a general overview of typical factors that may help you decide when is the best time for your family to visit Disney World. As you can see, January and September are particularly ideal times to visit because both prices and crowds are lower than normal. January has the additional benefit of milder temperatures that average in the low 70s. These two months can be ideal if your kids are not yet in school or if you're willing to pull them out of school for a few days.
| Month | Hotel Prices | Crowds | Avg. High Temperatures |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | low | low | 71 |
| February | low - high (Winter Break) | low - med | 74 |
| March | med - high (Spring Break) | med | 74 |
| April | high (Easter) - med | high - med | 83 |
| May | med | med | 88 |
| June | high (Summer) | high | 91 *most rainfall |
| July | high (Summer) | high | 92 *second highest rainfall |
| August | high (Summer) - low | high - low | 92 *third highest rainfall |
| September | low - med | low | 90 |
| October | med | low - med | 85 |
| November | med - high (Thanksgiving) | med - high | 79 |
| December | med - high (Christmas) | high | 73 |
Whenever you decide to visit Disney World, be sure to consult the Smart Parent's Guide to Walt Disney World for great tips and planning advice.
Note: Disney World doesn't exist in a bubble. September is also a great month to visit Orlando in general, because hotel rates are at their lowest of the year, crowds have thinned, and there are hundreds of terrific deals on the table.
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