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Orlando in August

Hot and storm-prone, easing late

The short answer

August is a reasonable month in Orlando — with trade-offs.

Some late-summer deals can appear and theme-park calendars remain packed.

6/10 overall23–34°CHigh crowds€€€€ (High)
Weather6/10
Crowds3/10
Prices3/10
Events8/10

August in detail

What August actually feels like

Weather
23–34°C
Hot, humid and storm-prone.
Crowds
High
Busy early, then gradually easing.
Prices
€€€€ (High)
Begins to soften later in the month.

+Some late-summer deals can appear and theme-park calendars remain packed.

–Very hot, humid and storm-prone.

My tip for August

Late August can be better value than peak summer.

  • Theme Parks
  • Water Parks
  • Value
  • Families

How August compares

Against the other eleven months

11th of 12 overall in Orlando, 10th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.

See all twelve months for Orlando

Plan around

What’s on in Orlando in August

Summer thunderstorms

June–September

Afternoon thunderstorms are common. They are often brief but can affect outdoor plans and theme-park schedules.

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Some late-summer deals can appear and theme-park calendars remain packed.

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