Best Time to Visit Dry Tortugas National Park
The best months to visit Dry Tortugas National Park are January, February, November — computed from official NPS visitation (2021–2025 average), NOAA weather normals and daylight. May is the crowd peak (8,643 monthly visits); October is quietest at 57% of peak.
Monthly crowd curve
Average monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). Amber bar = current month.
Dry Tortugas month by month
| Month | Verdict | Avg visits | % of peak | High / Low | Precip | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Best window | 6,992 | 81% | 74°F / 65°F | 2.4″ | 10.8h |
| February | Best window | 6,443 | 75% | 76°F / 66°F | 1.7″ | 11.3h |
| March | Peak crowds | 7,850 | 91% | 79°F / 68°F | 2.1″ | 12h |
| April | Peak crowds | 7,835 | 91% | 83°F / 71°F | 2.6″ | 12.7h |
| May | Peak crowds | 8,643 | 100% | 86°F / 75°F | 2.0″ | 13.3h |
| June | Peak crowds | 8,091 | 94% | 89°F / 77°F | 4.3″ | 13.7h |
| July | Peak crowds | 7,445 | 86% | 91°F / 78°F | 2.2″ | 13.5h |
| August | Peak crowds | 6,431 | 74% | 91°F / 79°F | 4.3″ | 13h |
| September | Shoulder | 5,755 | 67% | 89°F / 78°F | 7.2″ | 12.3h |
| October | Shoulder | 4,965 | 57% | 85°F / 76°F | 4.7″ | 11.6h |
| November | Best window | 6,410 | 74% | 79°F / 71°F | 1.9″ | 11h |
| December | Peak crowds | 7,302 | 84% | 76°F / 67°F | 2.4″ | 10.6h |
Crowds: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, mean of 2021–2025 (2020 excluded as a COVID-19 anomaly). Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station DRY TORTUGAS, FL US (0 mi from park coordinates). Daylight: computed for the 15th of each month at the park's location. Methodology.
Common questions
What is the best month to visit Dry Tortugas?
January, February, November rank best for Dry Tortugas on VisitWhen's computed score — the strongest balance of low crowds (NPS data), comfortable weather (NOAA normals) and daylight.
What is the most crowded month at Dry Tortugas?
May: an average of 8,643 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). The quietest is October, at 57% of the May peak.
How many people visit Dry Tortugas per year?
Dry Tortugas National Park averaged 84,162 recreation visits per year over 2021–2025, per official NPS Visitor Use Statistics.
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Last verified 2026-07-16 · all parks