Yes, August is fab! As mentioned before, schools tend to open after around the 14th August, so if you can get out for the last two weeks of the summer holidays here you'll have the perfect weather and less crowds! This is all dependant on what comfort zone you like, I personaly love the humidity and the sun, so it's ideal for me![msncool]
Tink
I'm going to be in FL for the first time in the month of Aug this year......we mostly go in Dec-May......its luck I no longer think of the temp being in the 90s as hot......if I were still coming over from the UK...that kind of temp would of killed me......quote:Originally posted by bellaepovera
HI Debbie, I am always there during the month of August and it can get very hot, in the 90s but there are afternoon showers that also cool it off. The beginning of August is very busy, but near the end many schools open in the states so you might find it less busy.
My house can be in the 90s to a 100 inside a lot of the time if its a very hot summer .... until my AC gets its act together.....my AC is sick.....
My sons room was 115 before I put him in his new AC......but he never feels the hot or cold.........I just don't like how wet the air feels when it gets humid.....we have it at 100% most of the summer.....you can't even go to the mail box without needing a shower after......when we have been to FL when it was in the 90s and humid.....in May......the heat felt less wet....
We always used to visit Florida in May but the last couple of visits have been in August and I couldn't really tell the difference!!! Except for the showers!!! It felt the same, hot, humid - LOVELY Florida - except the parks are busy - we visit from 10 August onwards too when it is a bit quieter
Debs
Hi
I have visited in both August and October/November
It is certainly hot in August, however this is not a huge problem as the cars, shops, and hotels are all air conditioned.
However if you are going to spend a lot of time at the theme parks it could be a problem.
I could manage the heat in August but my wife thought it was just too hot
We did not think that it was overly busy in August.
October/November is slightly cooler and probably a better time of the year to go, however at this time of year the weather in the Keys is turbulent so I would probably avoid that bit
We are there Easter and all of August most years, as all the others have said lots of water, lots of rest and relaxation, and there is lots of air con. We love it, especially the daily thunderstorms, fanstastic![:I]
You actually forget how hot it really is when you are in our air-conditioned villa or car. It is only when the doors open that the heat hits you and you remember exactly how hot it is. Drinking plenty of water is a must as you don't realise how much you are dehydrating. A member of our family ended up on a drip in hospital because they didn't listen and didn't keep topping up their liquids whilst out in the sun.
We love August in Florida, apart from the storms which seem to occur most days.[msnsmile2]
Sarah
The storms are something else.
Keep cool with an ice cold Bud.....what a great excuse to have a beer!
Yes I know beer dehidrates you....that's why I keep trying to top up the system.
Only joking! (or am I?)[msntongue][}]
We went last August & must have had serious downpours every day. i do remember vividly, the Americans pulling their cars over to the side of the road on more than one occasion, as the rain was so hard. I was driving a 15 seater van, so it wasn't quite so bad, but the roads were getting deep in water. Got to admit that we have been twice now in August, & on both occasions it has rained hard on most days. But the heat & sunshine can be found too !!
I prefer going in April/May time because it is not quite so humid. We are going back again in April 2005 so already looking forward to it.
As others have mentioned, take rain jackets (although even they were soaked once last year, don't be caught in the parks without one. Also make sure you take a spare carrier bag for cameras etc, as the wallets/bags they come in, don't seem to be very waterproof.
Enjoy !!
We too went in August last year. All I can say is it is a good job we went for 3 weeks because the rain was horrendous, we found that it was only worth staying in the parks for the morning as when the rain came in the afternoon a lot of the shows and rides were shut for safety reasons. We have been before at this time of year, but never seen as much rain as last year. Usually you get a quick violent shower mid afternoon, lasting for no more than an hour, last year they were nearly every day and started lunchtime and were still going early evening. Also noticed lots of sub divisions were flooded - good time to go house hunting - see the houses at there worst as well as best!
Needless to say we are going April this year.
Jane
We had a few thunderstorms that lasted from mid afternoon well into the evening last
July/August
One day we were having an afternoon back at the Villa and WOW even my mum was jumping
out of her skin it was that bad
Chrisj
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