Great Time To Visit Orlando

It is always fun to visit Orlando, Florida any time of the year because of the many attractions, fine entertainment, restaurants options, various special events, and the gorgeous Florida weather year-round. But certain times may be preferable for you to visit depending on your tastes and other considerations.

Visitors typically consider seasonality, rates, crowd size, weather and school vacations in choosing the best time to visit Orlando.

There are well established peak seasons, a low season, and shoulder seasons between the two in Orlando. This impacts crowd size, weather, rates and special events.

The peak seasons in Orlando are Spring Break which occurs in late March and early April, the summer months from late June to September, and the holiday season which begins from late November and spills into the early part of January. 

The low season in Orlando is the least crowded with visitors and usually occurs from March to May and again from September to mid-November, except for portions of March and April which are Easter and spring break for students which brings a flock of visitors. 

These vary but in general are the few weeks between high and peak season and can often be a great time to visit.

Special rates on hotels, restaurants and attractions are all common during the off-peak season. While airfares, rates on hotels, restaurants, and attractions tend to be highest during the peak season in Orlando, you’ll find many specials during the off-peak season when there are bargains to entice visitors to the city.

Hotel rates are the highest in peak season, and of course, availability is the tightest. Be prepared to pay the highest hotel rates when you visit Orlando during peak season. Despite the higher rates, visitors flock to Orlando to enjoy Spring Break, the beautiful but hot summer weather and the cooler but colorful holiday season.

Crowds - There are large crowds of visitors in Orlando during the peak seasons, which also include the very busy holiday season when so many Americans visit the Sunshine State. Visitors to the theme parks may experience long waits for rides and attractions.

Students are on summer break beginning in June and Orlando experiences sell-out crowds in the many theme parks and attractions. Again, expect long lines for the rides and traffic buildup on the road

The summer days in Orlando can be extremely hot. Visitors don’t seem to mind the heat and often head to the many water parks and water attractions to beat the heat. Also, most resorts have pools offering a great way to start or end the day.Expect winter to be cooler and pleasant, with temperatures in the high 50’s to 80’s.

 There is no shortage of special events in Orlando any time of the year. Here are some of the favorites:

Popular events in January include the Epcot International Festival of the Arts and the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center.

Top events for February include the Universal Orlando Mardi Gras and the Disney Princess Half Marathon.

March signals the arrival of spring and time for the Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival, the APGD Eat Local, Sip Local Scroll.

Film buffs will want to catch Florida Film Festival.

A top event for May is the celebration of Cinco de Mayo in downtown Orlando.

The beginning of summer is a great time to eat your way through the city by participating in the Bite 30, the 30-day Restaurant Week of the city. Participating restaurants showcase their food offerings with a $30 prix fixe dinner menus.

Top events of the month include epic fireworks at the Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, Epcot, and the House of Mouse.

August is the best month to sample drinks and delicacies from around the globe in the month-long celebration at Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival.

Enjoy Orlando at this time when crowds are significantly thinner because students are back to school. Enjoy the theme parks and attractions as the weather begins to cool slightly. 

October is time for Orlando’s theme parks to showcase their Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. Orlando turns into a giant Halloween party during late October.

Explore all of Orlando and enjoy its beautiful weather.

Orlando transforms into a winter wonderland in December, with theme parks and businesses decked out for the holidays and the temperatures hovering around the low-70s.

Weekends are the busiest time to visit, year-round. The best day to visit the parks is Tuesday, followed by Wednesday and Thursday. The busiest day is Sunday, followed by Saturday, Monday and Friday.

The rides at Orlando’s theme parks are busy from opening time to closing time during the peak season. The parks get more crowded as the day goes on, so beat the crowds and get there early! You may want to take a lunch break and head back to the parks again in the late afternoon when people are beginning to head home. Strategy! Hit the most popular rides first. 

We think the best time to visit Orlando is between March and May, excluding Easter. That brings the most pleasant weather and better pricing. Many people consider winter to be the best time to visit Orlando because of the colorful activities and pleasant weather, even though airfares and room rates are peak. But for many people, the summer months when students are out of school are the best time to visit Orlando and take advantage of the many water parks.

Regardless of when you visit, Orlando with its exciting theme parks and attractions is great to visit any time of the year. There is no boring month in Orlando and every day of the year is full of adventure and exploration!