Best Time to Visit Everglades National Park
The best months to visit Everglades National Park are October, November and 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.
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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.
How many people visit Everglades each year
Everglades National Park had 778,198 recreation visits in 2025, 5% more than 2024 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). The busiest year since 2015 was 2022, with 1,155,193. Over 2021–2025 it averaged 885,539 visits a year, which makes it the 27th most-visited of the 63 national parks.
| Year | Recreation visits | vs. year before |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 778,198 | +5% |
| 2024 | 741,983 | −8% |
| 2023 | 810,189 | −30% |
| 2022 | 1,155,193 | +23% |
| 2021 | 942,130 | +34% |
| 2020 | 702,319 | −37% |
| 2019 | 1,118,300 | +87% |
| 2018 | 597,124 | −41% |
| 2017 | 1,018,557 | +9% |
| 2016 | 930,907 | −14% |
| 2015 | 1,077,427 | — |
Calendar-year recreation visits as published by NPS Visitor Use Statistics. 2020 is shown here but left out of the monthly averages above, because the COVID-19 pandemic makes it unrepresentative. See how every park compares: all 63 parks ranked by visits.
What to pack for Everglades in October
Computed from October's weather normals — Everglades's best month above. Visiting another month? Each month page has its own weather-computed list.
- Sun protection and 2L+ water per person — highs average 88°F
- Rain shell + pack cover — 5.5″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 5.5″ of rain is normal this month
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Everglades?
October, November and 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.
When is Everglades least crowded with decent conditions?
October. It is the park's quietest month (37% of the February peak, 38,164 average visits) without harsh-season weather.
How many people visit Everglades per year?
Everglades National Park had 778,198 recreation visits in 2025, 5% more than 2024 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). The busiest year since 2015 was 2022, with 1,155,193. Over 2021–2025 it averaged 885,539 visits a year.
What is the weather like at Everglades through the year?
The warmest month is August, with average highs of 93°F. The coldest nights come in January, averaging 55°F. The wettest month is September, with 9.0″ of precipitation. (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, ROYAL PALM RS, FL US station.)
Dive into a month
Comparing parks for the same trip? See how Everglades ranks against all 63 parks in October, November and December.
Last verified 2026-09-24 · all parks