United States
Orlando in August
☀️ SummerWarm, humid and often rainy. Watch for tropical cyclone risk.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · compact umbrella or rain jacket · quick-dry fabrics
Why August scores 7.3What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort6.1
- ✓Warm (31.9°C highs / 24.3°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 24.2°C)
- !Wet: ~191 mm rain, ~7 heavy-rain days
- Air quality9.7
- ✓Good (within WHO guideline) (PM2.5 ~7 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards8.0
- !Tropical cyclone: Peak of the Atlantic/Caribbean hurricane season
- !Flood: ~7 heavy-rain days in an average August
- Safety baseline7.5
- ·Increased caution
| Aug | Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3 Good | 9.5 Excellent |
| Season | ☀️ Summer | 🌷 Spring |
| High / low | 32° / 24° | 28° / 15° |
| Rain | 191 mm | 44 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 24° | dew pt 14° |
| PM2.5 | 7 µg/m³ | 9 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast).
Holidays & crowdsAugust 2027
No long holidaysNo long public-holiday weekends this month. School holidays aren't counted, so check those if you want to avoid family crowds.
No national public holidays in United States this month.
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore OrlandoEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyA city in central Florida best known for theme parks, including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, plus nearby springs and the Kennedy Space Center.
EPCOT International Food and Wine FestivalDate variesUsually late August to November
Food and drink booths from around the world across the park.
Why go: Weekends draw big local crowds.
Where: EPCOT, Walt Disney World
Coming up later
Halloween Horror NightsDate variesUsually September to early November, select nights
A separately ticketed night event with haunted houses.
Why go: Not recommended for young children.
Where: Universal Studios Florida
Manatee seasonDate variesUsually mid-November to March
Manatees shelter in the warm spring run during cold weather.
Why go: Counts are highest on the coldest mornings.
Where: Blue Spring State Park
EPCOT International Flower and Garden FestivalDate variesUsually March to late May or June
Topiaries, gardens and food booths throughout EPCOT.
Why go: Included with park admission.
Where: EPCOT, Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World
A resort of four theme parks and two water parks southwest of the city.
💡 Plan which parks to visit each day and arrive at opening.
Universal Orlando Resort
Theme parks including Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
NASA's launch site exhibits, including the Space Shuttle Atlantis, about an hour east.
💡 Check the launch schedule; you may be able to watch a rocket launch.
SeaWorld Orlando
A marine theme park with roller coasters and animal exhibits.
Blue Spring State Park
A spring north of Orlando where manatees gather in winter.
Lake Eola Park
A downtown lake with a fountain, swan boats and a Sunday farmers market.
Florida citrus
Fresh oranges and juice from the state's citrus industry.
Key lime pie
A tart Key lime custard pie, Florida's official pie.
Cuban sandwich
Pressed sandwich of roast pork, ham, cheese and pickles, common across Florida.
Gator bites
Fried alligator meat, served at many Florida restaurants.
Florida citrus products
Orange marmalade, candies and boxed fruit.
Theme park merchandise
Character souvenirs from the parks.
NASA merchandise
Space-themed souvenirs.
💡 Kennedy Space Center shop