will find beautiful weather on an average day during this period, it is imperative to check the forecasts before traveling to the Keys this time of year.

Florida Keys Weather

Blessed with one of the sunniest and warmest climates in the country, the Florida Keys are the perfect place for a relaxing, water-filled vacation. The Keys are located in a subtropical paradise close to the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Stream, meaning these gorgeous islands have unusually consistent year-round temperatures. The cooler months, typically November to April, boast highs in the upper 70s to low 80s while the warmer summer months of May to October are comfortably in the mid to upper 80s.

The relatively mild summer temperatures in the Florida Keys are explained by the lack of urban sprawl and large highways, which radiate the sun's heat, and their ideal location surrounded by the ocean's cooling waters. Along with these warm, but not overbearing, temperatures come warm waters that are perfect for a snorkeling or scuba diving expedition. The water temperature is typically in the 70s throughout the winter months and when summer rolls around, it can reach into the mid-80s for an always refreshing dip or an adventure around North America's only living coral barrier reef.

While the winter months are dry, and frost is never an issue here as it can be on the mainland, the summer months are susceptible to Florida's rainy season. Around the end of May, thunderstorms begin to crop up in the early afternoon and usually clear up before the entire day is spoiled. The hurricane season, traditionally from June 1st to November 30th, also affects the Florida Keys with the most potential for tropical storms and hurricanes from August 15th to October 15th. While visitors of
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KEY WEST, FL High Low Rainfall
Jan 75 65 2.2"
Feb 76 66 1.5"
Mar 79 69 1.9"
Apr 82 72 2.1"
May 85 76 3.5"
June 88 79 4.6"
July 89 80 3.3"
Aug 90 79 5.4"
Sept 88 79 5.5"
Oct 85 76 4.3"
Nov 81 72 2.6"
Dec 77 67 2.1"
Annual 83 73 38.9"
Key West weather data courtesy of NOAA

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