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Old May 2nd, 1999 | 03:26 AM
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Defregger Christine
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Best time to go to Florida

We are from Austria and my husband and I want to travel in Spring 2000 for 4 weeks to Florida.But we don't know, which is the best time to go there (March, Aril or May). I have
read that during the spring breaks everything is crowded (especially Disney World). And what's about the weather i this time (rain and temperature). Please help us!!.
Many thanks for help!
Christine
 
Old May 2nd, 1999 | 07:21 AM
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We live in Florida and actually the best time to go, especially if Disney World is your main interest is in the Fall (Sept,Oct,Nov).
Florida has the nicest weather in March and April but that is the time when the attractions are most crowded. After Easter and till the end of May is when the Crowds begin to thin out, but also when the temperature starts to rise. March can be cold (low to 40F) but only for a day or 2. April is most Pleasant around 75F most days, and May can be hot 80F.
This past 3 months we have been pretty dry which is unusual for us. Rain is usually from thunderstorms but they last only an hour or 2, then sunshine.
My recommendation is come to Florida in Mid April to May to beat the crowds.
Spring Break is anywhere from Mid-March to Mid-April but is only bad at the Beaches like Daytona or the Crowds at the Parks. That's when we stay away.
Florida is a great place to visit anytime but especially between Mid-Oct to May. Don't let the Crowds bother you, there are ways to work around them and still enjoy your stay.
 
Old May 2nd, 1999 | 08:55 AM
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I agree. I'm a Floridian and this time of year is the best (actually October and November). The crowds have gone and the weather is not too hot.
 
Old May 3rd, 1999 | 10:25 PM
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I live in England and have been to Florida six times. The last few visits have been September/October which is hot but not as much as it is in the summer.
Do not go in June,July or August.
October or November will be better for you. The only drawback is that the parks do not open as late.
 
Old May 4th, 1999 | 01:30 AM
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Actually, September is one of our hottest months & right in the hurricane season which ends in November. Late Oct & Nov can be really nice - weather wise. Early spring, after spring break (mid Apr - mid May), is one of the best times & not yet the 'rainy season' but will get some. For Disney, avoid all holidays as crowds can be terrible - they even have to 'close' to further admissions at times due to crowds. Here's the Fla Tourism site for some info: http://www.flatouristbureau.com/
 

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