Best Time to Visit Everglades National Park
The best months to visit Everglades National Park are October, November, December — computed from official NPS visitation (2021–2025 average), NOAA weather normals and daylight. February is the crowd peak (103,636 monthly visits); October is quietest at 37% of peak.
Monthly crowd curve
Average monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). Amber bar = current month.
Everglades month by month
| Month | Verdict | Avg visits | % of peak | High / Low | Precip | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak crowds | 102,615 | 99% | 78°F / 55°F | 1.7″ | 10.7h |
| February | Peak crowds | 103,636 | 100% | 81°F / 57°F | 1.8″ | 11.3h |
| March | Peak crowds | 103,078 | 99% | 83°F / 58°F | 1.9″ | 12h |
| April | Peak crowds | 88,739 | 86% | 86°F / 62°F | 2.9″ | 12.7h |
| May | Shoulder | 68,963 | 67% | 89°F / 67°F | 5.8″ | 13.4h |
| June | Shoulder | 69,355 | 67% | 91°F / 72°F | 9.0″ | 13.7h |
| July | Shoulder | 70,086 | 68% | 93°F / 74°F | 6.8″ | 13.6h |
| August | Shoulder | 61,469 | 59% | 93°F / 74°F | 8.6″ | 13h |
| September | Shoulder | 44,014 | 42% | 91°F / 74°F | 9.0″ | 12.3h |
| October | Best window | 38,164 | 37% | 88°F / 71°F | 5.5″ | 11.6h |
| November | Best window | 60,587 | 58% | 83°F / 64°F | 2.4″ | 10.9h |
| December | Best window | 74,833 | 72% | 80°F / 59°F | 1.9″ | 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 ROYAL PALM RS, FL US (8 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 Everglades?
October, November, December rank best for Everglades 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 Everglades?
February: an average of 103,636 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). The quietest is October, at 37% of the February peak.
How many people visit Everglades per year?
Everglades National Park averaged 885,539 recreation visits per year over 2021–2025, per official NPS Visitor Use Statistics.
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Last verified 2026-07-16 · all parks