Key West gets busiest in January, February, and April. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Key West?

For thinner crowds, visit Key West in June, July, August, September, and October, when travel demand is at its lowest.

island · United States · 24.56°N 81.78°W

Best time to visit Key West (and when it is crowded)

Key West is a island destination in United States. Its peak season is January, February, and April, and it is least crowded in June, July, August, September, and October. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Feb

Mar

Apr

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Oct

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Dec

QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

January, February, and April

Quietest months

June, July, August, September, and October

Key West month by month

How crowded Key West gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Key West in January: Busy
Key West in February: Busy
Key West in March: Busy
Key West in April: Very Busy
Key West in May: Quiet
Key West in June: Quiet
Key West in July: Quiet
Key West in August: Quiet
Key West in September: Quiet
Key West in October: Quiet
Key West in November: Quiet
Key West in December: Busy

A typical year, week by week

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Curaçao

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Common questions

Is Key West busy?: Key West gets busiest in January, February, and April. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Key West?: For thinner crowds, visit Key West in June, July, August, September, and October, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Key West least crowded?: Key West is least crowded in June, July, August, September, and October.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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