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If you are planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, you may be wondering when is the BEST time to of year to go to Disney. Best can be mean something different to different people. Some people are looking for the “best” weather (some like it warmer or cooler than others) while others prefer the lowest price or lowest crowds. Unfortunately, there isn’t a time that will check every box on your list, but there are certainly advantages to certain times of year over others.
Overall, most guests are hoping to find a combination of the lowest crowds, best prices and most comfortable weather. Although there isn’t one “perfect” time of year that meets all of the criteria exactly, there are certain times of year that are more favorable to giving you the best experience possible. With some advance planning and insider tips and tricks, you can certainly make the most of your time in the parks and truly enjoy your time at the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Let’s look a little closer at each month and some factors you may want to consider if you’re visiting then.
January
Weather: Average high of 71 and 2 inches of rain
Seasonal events include runDisney’s Marathon Weekend as well as the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of January for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the middle and end of the month, after Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
February
Weather: Average high of 75 and 2.5 inches of rain
Seasonal events include the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts as well as runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of February for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the beginning of the month, before winter break and Princess Half Marathon weekend.
March
Weather: Average high of 78 and 3.5 inches of rain
Seasonal events include the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and runDisney’s Springtime Surprise Weekend.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of March for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the beginning of the month, before spring breaks begin.
April
Weather: Average high of 84 and 2.5 inches of rain
Seasonal events include the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of April for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is end of the month, after Easter and spring breaks.
May
Weather: Average high of 88 and 4 inches of rain
Seasonal events include the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of May for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the beginning and middle of the month, before Memorial Day weekend.
June
Weather: Average high of 91 and 8 inches of rain
Seasonal events include the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of June for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the beginning of the month, before schools have gotten out for summer across the entire country.
July
Weather: Average high of 92 and 7 inches of rain
Seasonal events typically include the end of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival followed by the beginning of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of July for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the middle and end of the month, after Fourth of July.
August
Weather: Average high of 92 and 7 inches of rain
Seasonal events include Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park as well as the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of August for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the middle and end of the month, as schools start to go back.
September
Weather: Average high of 90 and 6 inches of rain
Seasonal events include Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park as well as the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of September for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the beginning and middle of the month, right after all of the schools have gone back.
October
Weather: Average high of 85 and 3.5 inches of rain
Seasonal events include Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park as well as the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of October for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the beginning and end of the month, avoiding fall breaks in the middle of the month.
November
Weather: Average high of 79 and 2 inches of rain
Seasonal events include Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park as well as the end of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival followed by the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and runDisney’s Wine & Dine Marathon Weekend.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of November for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the beginning and middle of the month, before Thanksgiving.
December
Weather: Average high of 73 and 2.5 inches of rain
Seasonal events include Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park as well as the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
The best time to visit Disney World in the month of December for low crowds and the most competitive pricing is the first couple weeks of the month, before schools get out for Christmas break.
