When Is The Best Time To Go To Disney World?
Last Updated: May 8, 2026
The great news is that there's never a bad time to visit Disney World! However, the downside is that not everyone may have the best plan for their chosen of year. If you're limited to visiting during a specific season, don't stress about potential crowds or increased prices. You can still find ways to enjoy a MAGICAL Disney World vacation. Here’s what you can expect at Disney World each month:
JANUARY
Holidays & Special Events:
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New Year's Day
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Martin Luther King Weekend
Crowd Tips:
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There will be lingering crowds from New Year's Day
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There might be delayed park openings and heavy car/bus traffic during Marathon Weekend due to closed roads for marathon routes.
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3-Day weekends like MLK weekend brings heavier crowds.
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The first weekend of EPCOT festivals bring heavier crowds to EPCOT especially at night.
Weather:
2026 Data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 53-86 degrees; Avg: 72 degrees
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Lo: 0-64 degrees; Avg: 48 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0-0.53 in; Monthly Total: 0.53 in
FEBRUARY
Holidays & Special Events:
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Valentine's Day
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President's Day Weekend
Crowd Tips:
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Expect heavier crowds over President's Day weekend.
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The last weekend of Festival of the Arts will bring large crowds at EPCOT, especially in the evening.
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Half Marathon weekend will bring disruptions to roads that are temporarily closed for marathon routes. Watch for delayed park hours at affected parks.
Weather:
2026 data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 63-88 degrees; Avg: 75 degrees
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Lo: 25-45 degrees; Avg: 34 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0-0.4 in; Monthly Total: 0.6 in
MARCH
Holidays & Special Events:
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Spring Breaks (can last all month long)
Crowd Tips:
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Half Marathon weekend will bring disruptions to roads that are temporarily closed for marathon routes. Watch for delayed park hours at affected parks.
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Spring break crowds are some of the heaviest crowds of the year, and sometimes, it's hard to predict which weeks will have more crowds than others. Colleges and K-12 schools around the United States have various dates for their spring breaks and Easter falls on a different date every year.
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The first weekend of the Flower and Garden Festival will bring heavy crowds the first weekend. Stay tuned for exact dates.
Weather:
2026 data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 70-90 degrees; Avg: 77 degrees
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Lo: 45-61 degrees; Avg: 54 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0-0.37 in; Monthly Total: 1.19 in
APRIL
Holidays & Special Events:
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EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival (all month)
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Spring Breaks
Crowd Tips:
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Spring break crowds are some of the heaviest crowds of the year, and sometimes, it's hard to predict which weeks will have more crowds than others. Colleges and K-12 schools around the United States have various dates for their spring breaks and Easter falls on a different date every year. Spring break crowds will probably lighten the week after Easter Sunday.
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runDisney weekend will bring disruptions to roads that are temporarily closed for marathon routes. Watch for delayed park hours at affected parks.
Weather:
2026 data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 71-89 degrees; Avg: 83 degrees
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Lo: 59-71 degrees; Avg: 64 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0 - 0.38 in; Monthly Total: 0.47 in
MAY
Holidays & Special Events:
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EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival (all month)
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Star Wars Day (May the 4th)
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Mother's Day
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Memorial Day Weekend
Crowd Tips:
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Star Wars Day will bring the crowds to Hollywood Studios for limited-time merchandise and food options.
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Always be mindful of heavier crowds for three-day weekends, such as Memorial Day weekend.
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Expect heavier crowds in EPCOT during the last weekend of Flower and Garden Festival.
Weather:
2025 data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 76-95 degrees; Avg: 90 degrees
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Lo: 64-77 degrees; Avg: 71 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0 - 2.78 in; Monthly Total: 13.03 in
JUNE
Holidays & Special Events:
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Father's Day (June 21st)
Crowd Tips:
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Watch for crowds at EPCOT for the last day of Flower and Garden Festival if it falls in June.
Weather:
2025 data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 84-94 degrees; Avg: 91 degrees
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Lo: 70-77 degrees; Avg: 74 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0 - 1.65 in; Monthly Total: 4.72 in
JULY
Holidays & Special Events:
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Fourth of July
Crowd Tips:
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Expect slightly heavier crowds during Fourth of July, especially if it falls on a weekend.
Weather:
2025 data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 85-98 degrees; Avg: 92 degrees
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Lo: n/a-78 degrees; Avg: 73 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0 - 1.93 in; Monthly Total: 8.25 in
AUGUST
Holidays & Special Events:
Crowd Tips:
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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party days bring lower crowds to Magic Kingdom for day guests due to the park closing at 6 PM with no regular parade or fireworks.
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Expect heavier crowds in EPCOT during the first weekend of Food & Wine Festival.
Weather:
2025 data (from Weather Underground)
Hi: 86-95 degrees; Avg: 91 degrees
Lo: 73-79 degrees; Avg: 76 degrees
Daily Precipitation: 0 - 1.80 in; Monthly Total: 8.99 in
SEPTEMBER
Holidays & Special Events:
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Labor Day Weekend
Crowd Tips:
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Expect heavier crowds during three-day weekends including Labor Day weekend.
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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party days bring lower crowds to Magic Kingdom for day guests due to the park closing at 6 PM with no regular parade or fireworks.
Weather:
2025 data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 85-93 degrees; Avg: 89 degrees
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Lo: 72-77 degrees; Avg: 74 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0 - 2.77 in; Monthly Total: 6.54 in
OCTOBER
Holidays & Special Events:
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Columbus Day weekend
Crowd Tips:
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Expect heavier crowds during three-day weekends including Columbus Day weekend.
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runDisney weekend will bring disruptions to roads that are temporarily closed for marathon routes. Watch for delayed park hours at affected parks.
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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party days bring lower crowds to Magic Kingdom for day guests due to the park closing at 6 PM with no regular parade or fireworks.
Weather:
2025 data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 77-89 degrees; Avg: 79.5 degrees
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Lo: 53-68 degrees; Avg: 60 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0 - 1.37 in; Monthly Total: 4.53 in
NOVEMBER
Holidays & Special Events:
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Thanksgiving Day
Crowd Tips:
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party days bring lower crowds to Magic Kingdom for day guests due to the park closing at 6 PM with no regular parade or fireworks.
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Expect higher crowds at EPCOT during the last weekend of Food & Wine Festival.
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Expect higher crowds during Thanksgiving week.
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Expect higher crowds at EPCOT during the first weekend of Festival of the Holidays.
Weather:
2025 data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 69-86 degrees; Avg: 76 degrees
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Lo: 36-57 degrees; Avg: 46 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0 - 0.07 in; Monthly Total: 0.07 in
DECEMBER
Holidays & Special Events:
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Christmas Day (Dec 25th)
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New Year's Eve (Dec 31st)
Crowd Tips:
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party days bring lower crowds to Magic Kingdom for day guests due to the park closing at 6 PM with no regular parade or fireworks.
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Expect the highest crowds of the year the week of Christmas through the week of New Year's Day.
Weather:
2025 data (from Weather Underground)
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Hi: 63-84 degrees; Avg: 73 degrees
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Lo: 38-57 degrees; Avg: 47 degrees
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Daily Precipitation: 0 - 2.87 in; Monthly Total: 3.13 in