Florida · National Park
Best time to visit Everglades
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
For Everglades, the mild and quiet months are November: average highs of 50 to 85°F at the nearest NOAA station and visits at or below the yearly monthly average. March is busiest, with 13% of 2025 recreation visits. October was quietest, with an average high of 87°F. Sources: NPS IRMA Stats and NOAA normals, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Crowd index by month
Each bar is that month’s NPS recreation visits compared with the average month of 2025 (100 = average). March scored 153; October scored 29.
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, recreation visitors, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026. Index = month ÷ average month × 100.
Weather normals by month
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip in | Crowd index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.3 | 57.6 | 1.73 | 139 |
| February | 78.4 | 60.2 | 1.61 | 136 |
| March | 80.6 | 61.8 | 1.56 | 153 |
| April | 83.7 | 66.1 | 2.49 | 130 |
| May | 86.7 | 70.4 | 3.62 | 95 |
| June | 89.1 | 74.8 | 7.05 | 91 |
| July | 90.2 | 75.7 | 6.32 | 108 |
| August | 90.5 | 75.6 | 6.80 | 78 |
| September | 89.3 | 75.1 | 7.18 | 50 |
| October | 86.7 | 71.2 | 4.41 | 29 |
| November | 82.0 | 65.1 | 2.36 | 82 |
| December | 78.3 | 61.1 | 1.66 | 109 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (monthly), station USC00083020. The station may sit at a different elevation than the places you visit, so expect cooler temperatures higher up.
Mild and quiet months
- November
Our rule, applied to the data above: average high between 50 and 85°F, and recreation visits no higher than the average month. It is arithmetic, not a forecast. Roads, trails and facilities can still be closed in these months.
Closures and seasonal dates
| Campground | Closed from | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pine Key Campground | May 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 |
Park Closure Current Alerts and Conditions
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions. Details on nps.gov
Source: NPS API campgrounds and alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Hours
Everglades National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Park entrance is always open but staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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