When is the Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World?

How do you decide when the best time is for your family to visit Walt Disney World? School or work schedules will narrow available vacation times for most people. But, school breaks, such as spring break, summer, and the holidays tend to be the most crowded at the parks.

Weather preference will also help you decide the best time to visit. Do you love hot weather and want to take advantage of the water parks or your resort pool? Summer would be perfect for you.

Winter and early fall may be ideal if you have a flexible schedule. The parks are less crowded, and the weather is pleasant.

There are pros and cons to every season and every month at Disney World. So we’ve created a helpful season-by-season, month-by-month guide to help you choose the best time for your visit. This guide provides all the information you need to make your visit to Walt Disney World as magical as can be.

Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World

Winter

Winter days at Walt Disney World are warm and pleasant, while nights are cooler. Rainfall is low, and humidity is tolerable. Winter also brings fewer daylight hours which means shorter park hours. The water parks and resort pools aren’t as inviting due to the cooler weather. The park grounds aren’t as lush and beautiful as other times of the year. You will also find more attractions shut down for refurbishment. On the plus side, the holiday crowds are long gone, and many stay away because of the cooler weather. You’ll also enjoy off-season rates and short lines.

January

Weather

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Temperature:

HI 71.6°F (22°C) and LO 46.4°F (8°C)

Rainfall: 2.4”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 73%

Avg. UV Index: 5

Crowd

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The parks will be their busiest the first week of the new year.

Leading up to the marathon weekend, crowds will be lighter during the weekdays, however, weekends will continue to be above average crowd levels until after MLK Jr. Day.

The last two weeks of the month will be below average crowd levels.

Events

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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Epcot International Festival of the Arts

February

Weather

Temperature:

HI 73.4°F (23°C) and LO 50°F (10°C)

Rainfall: 3.1”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 71%

Avg. UV Index: 7

Crowd

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The busiest times in February are President’s Day weekend and Super Bowl weekend.

The remaining days the crowd levels are generally below average.

Events

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Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Epcot International Festival of the Arts

March

Weather

Temperature:

HI 78.8°F (26°C) and LO 53.6°F (12°C) 

Rainfall: 3.5”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 70%

Avg. UV Index: 9

Crowd

The parks will be busiest from mid-March until mid-April due to Spring Break and Easter.  

Since Easter is usually in April, March crowds are below average until the middle of the month. However, watch out for years when Easter is in March. This may bring up crowd levels for the whole month.

Events

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Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Spring

Temperatures are rising but still pleasant and flowers are blooming everywhere creating some lovely scenery. Water Park crowds will increase during Spring Break and Easter.  Crowds will be heavy to start the season but by the end of April and early May crowd levels will return to moderate levels. 

If you or your family members suffer from seasonal allergies, now is the time that you’ll want to have your allergy medication on hand.  Guests with allergies and asthma can request a special VIP cleaning for your hotel room by calling Guest Services at 407-939-5277.

April

Weather

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Temperature:

HI 82°F (27.8°C) and LO 59°F (15°C) 

Rainfall:2.2”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 67%

Avg. UV Index: 10

Crowd

With the weather so friendly and everything blooming, April’s crowds are higher than previous months. Add in Spring Break and Easter and you have the perfect recipe for higher than average crowd levels.

The crowds will be busiest the weeks before and after Easter.

Late April, when everyone has returned to school is another excellent time to visit.

Events

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runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend

May

Weather

Temperature:

HI 89.6°F (32°C) and LO 64.4°F (18°C)

Rainfall:3.7”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 71%

Avg. UV Index: 10

Expect occasional rainstorms and high temperatures.

Crowd

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With no major holidays until the end of the month and no school breaks, crowds in May are moderate.

Expect above average crowd levels over Memorial Day Weekend.

Events

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Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival wraps up

Summer

Summer is the longest season at Walt Disney World stretching all the way from late May to late September. The positive side of going during the summer are the long days, extended park hours, fewer ride refurbishments and more entertainment options. Also, crowd levels are at moderate levels so wait times are reasonable.  The only downside to Disney during summer is the heat. In addition, high humidity and frequent rain showers will keep you hot, sweaty, sticky and uncomfortable all day long. However, if you’re willing to take some extra steps to make the heat tolerable and structure your day wisely, you can still have a wonderful trip.

*Hurricane season begins in Florida on June 1st and ends on November 30th. Please see our Hurricane Information page for more information.*

June

Weather

Temperature:

HI 89.6°F (32°C) and LO 71.6°F (22°C)

Rainfall: 7”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 76%

Avg. UV Index: 11

June weather is hot and wet!

Crowd

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Crowd levels will be heavy during the first week of June.

The rest of the month crowds are average to above average on most days.

Some days, some parks may experience heavier than expected crowds.

Events

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There are no special events during June

July

Weather

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Temperature:

HI 93.2°F (34°C) and LO 73.4°F (23°C)

Rainfall: 7.6”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 78%

Avg. UV Index: 11

Crowd

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Crowds levels are moderate all month.

Independence Day may have higher crowd levels especially at the Magic Kingdom.

Events

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No special events in July.

August

Weather

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Temperature:

HI 91.4°F (33°C) and LO 73.4°F (23°C) 

Rainfall: 6.9”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 79%

Avg. UV Index: 11

Crowd

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Crowd levels can vary during August.

Most days will be moderate.

Events

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party(Starts Mid August)

September

Weather

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Temperature:

HI 89.6°F (32°C) and LO 71.6°F (22°C)

Rainfall: 6”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 79%

Avg. UV Index: 9

Crowd

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After Labor Day, September is one of the best months to visit Disney World.

The weather is good and the crowds are moderate since kids have returned to school.

Also, September is a great time to benefit from lower hotel and park ticket rates.

Events

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Starts Mid August)

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 

Fall

Fall does not truly begin until October at Walt Disney World. However, it’s a wonderful season with pleasant weather, long days and mostly moderate crowd levels. Mid-September (after Labor Day) until Mid-October (before Halloween) and early November are some of the best times of the year to visit.

Also, there are several big events that happen in Fall.  Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts late August until end of October.

October

Weather

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Temperature:

HI 84.2°F (29°C) and LO 66.2°F (19°C)

Rainfall: 2.8

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 75%

Avg. UV Index: 7

Crowd

October brings in the short Florida autumn with warm days and cool nights.

The parks are decorated for Halloween and the evenings are reserved for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween events.

Crowds are usually average for most of the month. Crowds will be heavier around Columbus Day and the week leading up to Halloween.

Events

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Starts Mid August)

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

November

Weather

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Temperature:

HI 78.8°F (26°C) and LO 57.2°F (14°C)

Rainfall: 2”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 75%

Avg. UV Index: 5

Crowd

Temperatures are lower and the humidity has finally returned to tolerable levels making November weather very pleasant.

Moderate crowd levels and the holiday atmosphere make the first few weeks of November an excellent time to visit.

Crowd levels will be heavy the week of Thanksgiving so avoid this week if you can.

Events

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival  (Ends right before Thanksgiving)

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 

Holiday Celebrations (Animal Kingdom)

Sunset Season’s Greetings (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) 

Holidays at Disney Springs

December

Weather

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Temperature:

HI 71.6°F (22°C) and LO 51.8°F (11°C)

Rainfall: 2”

Avg. Monthly Humidity: 75%

Avg. UV Index: 4

Crowd

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The first few weeks of December are low to moderate crowd levels but the last two weeks are one of the busiest times of the year.

The weather is pleasant and you’ll benefit from all the Holiday Festivities and decorations at the parks.

Events

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom)

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional (Epcot)

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom)

Holiday Celebrations (Animal Kingdom)

Sunset Season’s Greetings (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) 

Holidays at Disney Springs

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When is the Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World?