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Top sights in Key West
- Southernmost Point Buoy – Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.
- Duval Street – Street in Key West, Florida
- Mallory Square – Location in Key West, Florida, United States
- Key West Lighthouse – Lighthouse in Florida, United States
- Harry S. Truman Little White House
- Fort Zachary Taylor – Fort in Florida
- Dry Tortugas National Park – 64,657 acres in Florida (US) managed by the National Park Service
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Key West
Best time to visit
December to April is the most popular period, with warm, dry weather and calm seas, but also the highest prices and busiest streets. Summer is hot and humid with afternoon showers, and hurricane season runs from June to November. Late spring and early winter can be a good balance of weather and crowds.
How many days you need
Two to three days is enough for Duval Street, the historic Old Town, the Ernest Hemingway Home, the Southernmost Point marker and the sunset at Mallory Square, plus a snorkel or boat trip. Add a day for a trip to Dry Tortugas National Park by ferry or seaplane.
Getting around
Key West is small and flat, and walking or cycling is the easiest way to explore the Old Town; parking is scarce and expensive. Scooters, electric carts and a local bus are other options. Driving down from the mainland along the Overseas Highway takes several hours and can be slow in busy periods.
What to skip
Dry Tortugas ferry and seaplane seats sell out well ahead in peak season, so book early if the park is a priority. The Southernmost Point marker often has a long photo line in the middle of the day; go early or late. The island's beaches are small and rocky compared with other parts of Florida, so plan boat trips for the best water time.
Where to stay in Key West
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Best time to visit Key West
The most comfortable months in Key West are January to April and December, with average daytime highs of 73 to 79°F (23 to 26°C) and 5 to 8 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 86°F (30°C), and January the coolest at 73°F (23°C). September sees the most rain, around 20 days, while March is the driest with about 5.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 30 | 6 | Best: 6 rainy days |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 30 | 6 | Best: 6 rainy days |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 30 | 5 | Best: 5 rainy days |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 40 | 7 | Best: 7 rainy days |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 100 | 11 | Shoulder: 81°F (27°C), 11 rainy days |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 160 | 18 | Shoulder: 84°F (29°C), 18 rainy days |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 130 | 17 | Shoulder: 86°F (30°C), 17 rainy days |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 160 | 19 | Avoid: among the wettest, 19 rainy days |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 180 | 20 | Avoid: among the wettest, 20 rainy days |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 120 | 16 | Shoulder: 82°F (28°C), 16 rainy days |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 50 | 8 | Shoulder: 79°F (26°C), 8 rainy days |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 40 | 8 | Best: 8 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Key West: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Key West?
- The best time to visit Key West is January to April and December, when average highs run 73 to 79°F (23 to 26°C) with 5 to 8 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 86°F (30°C) on average, and January the coolest at 73°F (23°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Key West?
- September, with roughly 20 days of rain. The driest is March, with about 5. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Key West?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 86°F (30°C) by day and 82°F (28°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 73°F (23°C) by day and 69°F (21°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Key West?
- The wettest months in Key West are June to October, with 16 to 20 rainy days a month. March is the driest.
- When is hurricane season in Key West?
- Summer is hot and humid with afternoon showers, and hurricane season runs from June to November.
- How many days do you need in Key West?
- Two to three days is enough for Duval Street, the historic Old Town, the Ernest Hemingway Home, the Southernmost Point marker and the sunset at Mallory Square, plus a snorkel or boat trip. Add a day for a trip to Dry Tortugas National Park by ferry or seaplane.
- How do I get around Key West?
- Key West is small and flat, and walking or cycling is the easiest way to explore the Old Town; parking is scarce and expensive. Scooters, electric carts and a local bus are other options. Driving down from the mainland along the Overseas Highway takes several hours and can be slow in busy periods.
- Is it safe to travel to United States right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United States on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United States before you book.
- What other places are near Key West?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Key West are Miami (130 miles), Tampa (240 miles), Orlando (280 miles).
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