What is Orlando like in August?

August is the tail end of summer vacation in the US. The heat and the afternoon storms are the same as in July, but the crowds change around mid month, when schools in Florida and across the Southeast start the new year.

What is the weather like in Orlando in August?

Hot, humid and stormy. Based on NOAA’s 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Orlando International Airport, the average August high is 92 °F (33 °C) and the average low is 74 °F (23 °C). Nights barely cool off: on average, fewer than one night a month drops below 70 °F (21 °C).

The heat is steady. A typical August has about 24 days at 90 °F (32 °C) or above. The all-time August record is 101 °F (38 °C), according to the National Weather Service office in Melbourne, which covers Orlando. Its records also show that August 2026 was the seventh warmest August since 1892, with an average temperature of 84.6 °F.

Month	Average high	Average low	Monthly rain	Rainy days
June	91 °F (32 °C)	72 °F (22 °C)	8.1 in (204 mm)	11.5
July	92 °F (33 °C)	73 °F (23 °C)	7.5 in (189 mm)	11.5
August	92 °F (33 °C)	74 °F (23 °C)	7.7 in (195 mm)	11.5
September	90 °F (32 °C)	72 °F (22 °C)	6.4 in (162 mm)	9.2

Source: NOAA (NCEI) 1991 to 2020 climate normals, Orlando International Airport. Rainy days are days with at least 0.10 inch of rain.

August is Orlando’s second wettest month, behind only June. Days get shorter, too. Per the U.S. Naval Observatory, the sun sets around 8:16 p.m. on August 1, 2027, and around 7:48 p.m. on August 31. For the full year, see Orlando weather by month.

When are the rainiest weeks in August?

The first two. In NOAA’s daily normals, the chance of at least a tenth of an inch of rain on any given day is 38% from August 1 to 4, tied with late June for the highest of the year. It slowly drops through the rest of the month.

August dates	Normal rain	Daily chance of rain
1 to 7	1.84 in	38%
8 to 14	1.82 in	38% to 37%
15 to 21	1.66 in	37% to 36%
22 to 31 (10 days)	2.37 in	36% to 34%

Source: NOAA (NCEI) 1991 to 2020 daily normals, Orlando International Airport.

The gap between early and late August is small. Timing matters more. The National Weather Service in Melbourne explains that in summer the Atlantic and Gulf sea breezes push inland and meet over the peninsula, and that collision often sets off storms with frequent lightning and heavy rain. The clouds build in the afternoon. It is not clockwork, but it is the pattern of the wet season, which in Orlando starts around May 24 and ends around October 15 in a typical year.

When thunder starts, get out of the pool. The National Weather Service advises staying in a safe shelter until 30 minutes after the last thunder you hear. If the weather wrecks a park day, see things to do in Orlando on a rainy day.

Is it safe to visit Orlando in August with hurricane season?

Yes, with a plan. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The National Hurricane Center puts the peak on September 10, with most activity between mid August and mid October.

Based on the 1991 to 2020 average, the first hurricane of the season forms on August 11 and the first major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) on September 1. An average season has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes across the whole Atlantic basin, including the Caribbean and the Gulf, over six months.

That calls for attention, not panic. The National Hurricane Center publishes a Tropical Weather Outlook covering the next 2 and 7 days. Check it in the week before you travel and know the cancellation terms of your booking. For the real risk to Orlando month by month, read Orlando hurricane season. For what happens to your reservation, see vacation rental cancellations and hurricanes.

Is Disney World crowded in late August?

Late August is usually much calmer than early August. Many of the districts that send drive-in families to Orlando are back in class by mid month.

Most 2027 to 2028 school calendars are not out yet. The 2026 dates show the pattern:

Who	First day of school
Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia	August 5, 2026
Orange County Public Schools, Orlando	August 11, 2026
New York City Public Schools	September 10, 2026
Labor Day	Monday, September 6, 2027

Sources: Gwinnett County Public Schools, Orange County Public Schools, New York City Public Schools and OPM.

If you drive down from Georgia or the Carolinas, check your district calendar first: Gwinnett County was already back in class on August 5, 2026. By mid August, the Florida and Georgia districts in the table were in session, which is why the second half of the month loses so many drive-in families. In the Northeast, as in New York City, classes did not start until after Labor Day. Labor Day weekend runs from Saturday, September 4, to Monday, September 6, 2027.

If you live in Florida, Disney sells year round Florida resident tickets. As of October 2026, its site lists 40% off 4-Day Tickets and 30% off 3-Day Tickets compared with the non-resident price, with proof of a Florida address. For the calmest stretches of the year, see the least crowded times at the Orlando parks.

In practice: if your dates are flexible, book the second half of August. Get to the park at opening, enjoy the morning, when it is coolest and driest, and head back to the house by early afternoon. The pool covers the hottest hours, and if a storm rolls in, everyone is already inside. Go back to the park at night if fireworks are on your list.

Things to do in Orlando in August

Late August kicks off the fall event season. As of October 2026, the 2027 dates had not been announced. The 2026 dates are a useful reference:

Event	2026 dates	Ticket
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Magic Kingdom	Select nights, Aug 7 to Oct 31	Separate
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival	Aug 27 to Nov 21	Included with EPCOT admission
Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Florida	48 select nights, Aug 28 to Nov 1	Separate

Sources: Walt Disney World and NBCUniversal.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. In August 2026 the party ran on the 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 28th and 30th, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Every 2026 date sold out, so buy as soon as Disney opens 2027 sales.

EPCOT Food and Wine. Food and drink booths from six continents fill the park. Festival entry comes with EPCOT admission, and the food is paid for separately. Dates and tips are in the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival guide.

Halloween Horror Nights. Universal’s horror event opened on August 28 in 2026, with 10 haunted houses. It runs at night and needs its own ticket.

Tax free shopping. Per the Florida Department of Revenue, every year from July 20 to August 20, clothing, footwear and accessories priced at $100 or less per item are exempt from sales tax at Florida stores.

Pool time at the house. With about 24 days at 90 °F or more, the pool gets used every day in August, and you do not need pool heat this month. Browse homes with a private pool.

What to pack for Orlando in August

Light, quick-dry clothes. Nights stay near 74 °F, so a jacket is only for air conditioning.

• Shorts, T-shirts and light dresses in fabric that dries fast.
• A cheap poncho for afternoon storms. Umbrellas get in the way in lines.
• Shoes that can get wet, plus a spare pair, or sturdy sandals.
• Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
• A refillable water bottle.
• A light layer for cold restaurants and theaters.

How much does an Orlando vacation home cost in August?

The table on this page shows the median nightly rate of Orlando Best Place homes for each of the next 12 months, with August highlighted. For reference, the median across the whole period, before cleaning and taxes, is $162. The cheapest of the next 12 months is October 2026, at $104, and the most expensive is June 2027, at $192.

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