Key West weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – July, October – December
What is the weather like in Key West in February?
In February, Key West is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Key West.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 74 | 80 | 91 |
| Day | 23° | 23° | 24° |
| Night | 20° | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° | 24° |
| Sun | 8 h | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 5 | 4 | 4 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:02 – 18:21
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 17 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 36 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %65 %
- Seaweight 25 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Windproof jacket
Key West in February: quick answers
Is Key West hot in February?
Warm rather than hot: in February, daytime highs in Key West average 23 °C and nights cool to about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Key West in February?
Yes. In February the sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Key West in February?
Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)