Key West in February
Great time to visit
The most expensive month to visit, but also the most reliable weather-wise. February delivers on Key West's tropical paradise promise, assuming your wallet can handle the hit.
Weather
February continues the dry season bliss with low humidity and consistent northeast trade winds. Rain is rare, usually just brief afternoon showers that clear quickly. This is textbook tropical winter weather - warm days, cool evenings, blue skies.
25°C high20°C low4 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$300/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Conch Republic Independence Celebration prep events
- •Key West Songwriters Festival
February Tips
- •Hotel rates hit their annual peak - expect to pay 40% more than summer
- •Sunset at Mallory Square gets packed by 5:30 PM
- •Consider staying in Old Town residential areas to escape Duval Street madness
All Months
November through April is peak season for good reason. Temperatures hover in the 70s and 80s, humidity drops, and the trade winds keep things comfortable. But you'll pay peak prices — hotels double their rates and restaurants get crowded.
December through March offers the best weather but brings the biggest crowds. Fantasy Fest in October turns the island into a week-long costume party, but it's not for families. The event draws 75,000 people to an island with 25,000 residents.
May through October is hurricane season, which means cheaper hotels but also means rain, humidity, and the occasional evacuation order. June through August feels like living inside a sauna. But here's the upside — you'll have the beaches mostly to yourself, and locals are more relaxed when the tourist hordes thin out.
Avoid Labor Day weekend and Spring Break unless you enjoy crowds and inflated prices.
Key West Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
8/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
5/10
Luxury
6/10
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