I am planning a trip to Florida for this year. Which is the better month to go, April or November, and why?

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JAD

I think either would be good. In April it would be a little warmer but more humid then in November. Have fun!

Michael F

Well if you go in April you may get caught up in some Spring Break stuff but if you go in November you still run the risk of Hurricane (hurricane season in Florida is June 1 to Nov 30). Whether you go in April or November makes no difference in temperature. It will be about the same and it may be warm it may not be. May might be a better month if you can swing it. The ocean may be a bit warmer in November, but you have snowbirds starting to come down for the winter then so it may start getting a bit crowded.

gunner6666

there are more people here in April, as far as cruising goes April is alot nicer than November the seas are calm and its warmer.

purvislets

April will be nice because the ocean will be warming up. November is when the water starts to get cooler.

Ideally, you'll need to go sometime in the summer (July or August) to get the warmest water temps, but it's also busy then as well as hurricane season.

I personally would choose April.

declaude

I live in Florida and March and April are crazy because of Spring Break. November would probably be the better month. I know this year, the weather was still warm enough to go to the beach, but you're taking your chances at that time of year. Why don't you try scheduling for May. The weather is nice and the humidity is still realtively low.

julia

Hello I live in Florida... Miami Florida. Best time would be in April.
April has great weather and in November you are playing with Hurricane Season. Yes it's late in the season, but for some reason the Hurricane Season is more active towards the end. April is a great time for Orlando. You should get one of those packages that includes one of their water parks. Hope you have a great time.

Rockon

It's Florida, Go anytime. You'll have a great time if your the type of person who has fun when you travel. If the weather turns bad just wait an hour or two, it will change.

pr_diva_40

November - the week before Thanksgiving is least crowded at WDW and other popular attractions in FL. Based on personal experience and the advice of our travel agent, this was a great time- weather was warm and sunny, enjoy the pool but not unbearably hot as FL can be. RE: April - you run the risk of college spring breaks and before/after Easter vacationers.

Dave B

November, won't be that busy and won't be too hot.

glitterkittyy

My sister, who lives in Orlando, swears that March is the best time to go to Disney...so I guess I would vote April because it's the closest to March.

Nancy W

One more-either time is great. I personally like April best because everything is fresh and the weather is great. Check out the Spring Break schedule (I think it is the beginning of April this year) and schedule after it ends. November is good too but you run the chance of more rainy weather from storms.

I just moved here from NY and love it. July and August are way too hot for me and the crowds are too too many. Enjoy yourself no matter which month you choose.

Kelly S

I live in Florida...not too far from Orlando. In the winter months you get the northerners down - school is still in until May. So I'd go during the winter months before may - plus you may get discounts. You should be able to go online and check hotels, etc. and they will tell you the reduced rates for certain times....have a great time!

jam

We went in November --- it was nice weather at that time. Still in the 80's. No spring breakers, either

SaraShootEmUp

I live in Florida near Orlando. It's less crowded in April than in November.

leslie

Both months are beautiful and still warm. As a matter of fact it's 79 degrees right now in Miami, 15 miles south of Ft. Lauderdale, but if you really like the beach, come down in April, just in case of a cold snap. April may be a bit more crowded because of spring break, the college students love Florida that time of year, so I suggest later in April. As far as the cruise to the Bahamas, you'll be fine either time of the year. Hope you have a great vacation and welcome to Florida.

simcrazee21

April--the weather will be nicer.

Im not sure what the weather is like in november but in april it will be warm I personally have went to florida every year around july and it has been wayyy too hot then the hottest months in florida seem to be from like may through august.

sciencegeek+

Summer is better but I live here.

jenivive

april would be warmer. but novemeber there would be less tourists.

Kutekymmee

Dont go in April. Its Spring Break time, everything is much more expensive, and way too crowded.
November is nice, still warm enough to swim but not broiling hot.

drhscooby

If you want to avoid any teenagers or college spring breakers, go after April. If you want to avoid all tourists, do not go between June and August. October and November are your best bets.
Just my personal thoughts.

nj2pa2nc

we usually go in november-less crowded-avoiding spring break), the water is still warm. In april the water is beginning to get warmer

April. Go before schools let out for the summer so you won't have to deal with tons of tourists.

shlangemann

Don't go during the summer, because the heat and humidity are horrible, especially while waiting on long lines in Disney World. April won't be so bad with the humidity, but November would be a better time to go, as temperatures are on the milder side and not too hot nor humid.

applecrisp

The week before Thanksgiving is the slowest week at Disney, or so I have heard. There are different school vacations in April. I would avoid April at all costs and go for November.

Poison

November in Florida! April is for Hong Kong only!

Shanan D

November. Better rates. Fewer people.

HotCheerleader2121

I think that you should go in April because then it would be warm enough to swim. Also November would also be a good time, because it wouldn't be as cold as i tis in other places. Have fun!!

kristonianinstitution

November only because April will still be flooded with Spring Breakers. At least in Nov. all you'll have to deal with is old people

H S

I live in Fort Lauderdale and I would say the best time is November. The temps are still in the 80's in November, it's not as crowded as April with people visiting because of spring break and Easter, it rains a lot less (or at least it did this year), and you will most likely get cheaper hotel rates and not experience big crowds if you're planning to visit the theme parks in Orlando. Plus the weather is slightly cooler at nights so you'll be able to enjoy that too.

Brenda E

My hubby and I went in November of 2005 and it was wonderful weather; in the 70's and 80's, so I would say November.

April may be good weather as well, but isn't April somewhere near the beginning of the hurricane season?

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