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Key Largo, Florida Keys

Sun, sea & sand

Key Largo, Florida Keys at a glance

Best time
Oct – May
Warmest month
Aug · 31°
Warmest sea
Aug · 30.1°
Sunshine a year
2,640 h
Rain a year
904 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC−5 / UTC−4
Elevation
2 m

Climate in Key Largo, Florida Keys

Key Largo, Florida Keys has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year, Key Largo, Florida Keys is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

81

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: October – May

October is the peak of the hurricane season

Good forBeach & swimming

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 25°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 26°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 25°

07:1918:56

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:05–07:50 · evening 18:25–19:10
Blue hour
Morning 06:56–07:05 · evening 19:10–19:19

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Key Largo, Florida Keys in October?

In October, Key Largo, Florida Keys is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 36 min07:19 – 18:56
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
27 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
51 %on averageAll months
Hot days
3 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−4America/New_York

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Key Largo, Florida Keys

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October28.2°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 27.5 – 28.8 °C

Swimming season: All year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 28.2°8 in 10 years 27.5° – 28.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Key Largo, Florida Keys ranges from 24.0 °C in January to 30.1 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan24.0°23.2°24.9°pleasant
FebruaryFeb24.1°23.0°25.0°pleasant
MarchMar24.7°23.8°25.5°pleasant
AprilApr25.8°24.9°26.6°pleasant
MayMay27.3°26.6°27.9°warm
JuneJun28.7°28.1°29.3°warm
JulyJul29.6°28.9°30.2°very warm
AugustAug30.1°29.3°30.7°very warm
SeptemberSep29.5°28.8°30.2°very warm
OctoberOct28.2°27.5°28.8°warm
NovemberNov26.4°25.7°27.1°warm
DecemberDec25.2°24.2°25.8°pleasant
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Key Largo, Florida Keys

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,640 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 8.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 6.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.5 hDaylight 11.6 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Key Largo, Florida Keys, 56 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Key Largo, Florida Keys

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 20 min
Light brown skin
about 30 min
Olive skin
about 40 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Key Largo, Florida Keys: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
904 mm on 132 days
Wettest month
Sep · 151 mm
Driest month
Jan · 28 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 90 mm

In October, Key Largo, Florida Keys has about 12 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Key Largo, Florida Keys

How breezy and how cloudy Key Largo, Florida Keys is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 24 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Key Largo, Florida Keys typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – May.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
50 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Apr · 37 %
Cloudiest month
Sep · 66 %
OctoberCloud cover 51 %Sunshine 6.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Key Largo, Florida Keys: variable cloud, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Key Largo, Florida Keys

How often the day gets hot in Key Largo, Florida Keys (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
81 days
Hottest month
Aug · 31 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 3Day high 28 °C

In October, Key Largo, Florida Keys has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Key Largo, Florida Keys

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 27 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (18°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 266 days a year, mostly all year round.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 28°Night 24°Sea 28°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan8123°18°24.0°6.5 h528
FebruaryFeb8925°19°24.1°6.8 h429
MarchMar9426°20°24.7°7.5 h532
AprilApr9527°22°25.8°8.4 h638
MayMay8929°24°27.3°8.4 h1077
JuneJun7530°25°28.7°7.4 h19150
JulyJul7730°26°29.6°8.1 h20103
AugustAug7631°26°30.1°7.8 h21137
SeptemberSep7230°26°29.5°6.7 h20151
OctoberOct8128°24°28.2°6.5 h1290
NovemberNov9026°21°26.4°6.3 h535
DecemberDec8725°19°25.2°6.3 h534

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

25.09° N, 80.45° W · 2 m · America/New_York

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Key Largo, Florida Keys

The best time to visit Key Largo, Florida Keys is from October to May. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from October to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 151 mm.

Key Largo, Florida Keys through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in spring

Mar – May

93

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Key Largo, Florida Keys in summer

Jun – Aug

76

Good

  • 30–31 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 60 rainy days in all

Key Largo, Florida Keys in autumn

Sep – Nov

81

Excellent

  • 26–30 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Key Largo, Florida Keys in winter

Dec – Feb

86

Excellent

  • 23–25 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Key Largo, Florida Keys for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April – May, November

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Key Largo, Florida Keys

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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April has the better holiday weather in Key Largo, Florida Keys: score 95 against 81. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in April. April has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.

October vs. April, Key Largo, Florida Keys
MonthOctoberApril
Weather score8195better
Day high28°27°
Night low24°22°
Sea28.2°25.8°
Sunshine6.5 h8.4 hbetter
Rainy days126better
Rainfall90 mm38 mmbetter
Muggy days2717better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Oct – May

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – Apr

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jun – Sep

12 or more rainy days

Key Largo, Florida Keys month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

81January23° · Sea 24° · 7 h

In January, Key Largo, Florida Keys is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in January
89February25° · Sea 24° · 7 h

In February, Key Largo, Florida Keys is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in February
94March26° · Sea 25° · 8 h

In March, Key Largo, Florida Keys is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in March
95April27° · Sea 26° · 8 h

In April, Key Largo, Florida Keys is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in April
89May29° · Sea 27° · 8 h

In May, Key Largo, Florida Keys is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in May
75June30° · Sea 29° · 7 h

In June, Key Largo, Florida Keys is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 150 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in June
77July30° · Sea 30° · 8 h

In July, Key Largo, Florida Keys is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 103 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in July
76August31° · Sea 30° · 8 h

In August, Key Largo, Florida Keys is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 137 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in August
72September30° · Sea 30° · 7 h

In September, Key Largo, Florida Keys is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 151 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in September
81October28° · Sea 28° · 7 h

In October, Key Largo, Florida Keys is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in October
90November26° · Sea 26° · 6 h

In November, Key Largo, Florida Keys is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in November
87December25° · Sea 25° · 6 h

In December, Key Largo, Florida Keys is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Key Largo, Florida Keys.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in December
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Key Largo vs. Marathon

In October the holiday weather in Key Largo and Marathon is about equally good (score 81 vs. 81). During the day Marathon is 1 °C cooler than Key Largo. The sea is about equally warm.

Key Largo vs. Marathon, in October
in OctoberKey LargoMarathon
Holiday score8181
Daytime high28°27°
Sea28°28°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days1213
Best timeOct – MayMar – May, Jul, Nov – Dec

Through the year

OctoberKey Largo 28°Marathon 27°
Key LargoMarathon
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Ranking

USA in October: the best places

In October, Key Largo, Florida Keys ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  3. 3Clearwater Beach26°27°89
  4. 4Destin26°26°89
  5. 5Mobile26°25°87
  6. 6Naples29°28°86
  7. 7Fort Myers Beach28°28°86
  8. 8St. Pete Beach27°27°86
  9. 17Key LargoThis page28°28°81
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Planning a trip to Key Largo, Florida Keys

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Key Largo, Florida Keys in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Key Largo, Florida Keys has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 76).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    95

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    86

    Excellent

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    76

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    81

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    84

    Excellent

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 9 h 10 min
Distance
7,180 km
Time zone
UTC−4
Jet lag
About 3 days (5 h west)

Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Storm season

Key Largo, Florida Keys lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.

Frequently asked questions about Key Largo, Florida Keys

When is the best time to visit Key Largo, Florida Keys?

The best time to visit Key Largo, Florida Keys is from October to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Key Largo, Florida Keys?

The sea temperature in Key Largo, Florida Keys ranges from 24.0 °C in January to 30.1 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Key Largo, Florida Keys in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Key Largo, Florida Keys?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.

When does it rain most in Key Largo, Florida Keys?

Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 151 mm. The driest month is January with 28 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Key Largo, Florida Keys get?

Key Largo, Florida Keys gets around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.4 hours a day; in November there are 6.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Key Largo, Florida Keys in?

Key Largo, Florida Keys uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Key Largo, Florida Keys?

A nonstop flight from London to Key Largo, Florida Keys takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,180 km.

When is hurricane season in Key Largo, Florida Keys?

Key Largo, Florida Keys lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Key Largo, Florida Keys?

Key Largo, Florida Keys has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 76). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95, May half-term 86, Summer holidays 76, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 84.

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