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Chart No. 001 · Key West Harbor and Approaches · Soundings in feet 24°33′N 81°47′W · Corrected to Oct 2026
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Vacation Planning

Planning a Key West trip: when to go, how long to stay, what a week really costs, hurricane season, and building an itinerary that is not exhausting.

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Pillar guide · 001 Key West Month by Month: Weather, Crowds, and Prices All Year Every month in Key West, honestly: NOAA temperatures, rain and sea temperatures, the festivals, crowds and hotel prices, what is in season, and who each month really suits. Vacation Planning · 21 min · Corrected Oct 2026

Key West in April: Weather, Events, and What to Expect

The fewest rain days of the year, 78-degree water and falling prices after Easter: April weather, the Conch Republic Independence Celebration, tarpon season, crowds week by week, and what to pack.

Vacation Planning · 13 min · Corrected Oct 2026

Key West in March: Weather, Events, and What to Expect

Near-perfect weather and peak spring break crowds: March temperatures and water, the Conch Shell Blowing Contest, how spring break really plays out week by week, prices, and March versus April.

Vacation Planning · 13 min · Corrected Sep 2026

Key West in February: Weather, Events, and What to Expect

Dry, sunny, warm and fully booked: February weather and water temperatures, the home tours, Seafood and Art & Craft festivals, Valentine's and Presidents' Day weekend, and how to handle peak prices.

Vacation Planning · 13 min · Corrected Oct 2026

Key West in January: Weather, Events, and What to Expect

Mid-70s, dry and busy, with cold fronts nobody warns you about: January weather, water temperature, the Literary Seminar, half marathon and Food & Wine Festival, prices, and what to pack.

Vacation Planning · 13 min · Corrected Oct 2026