What the weather is like in February
February is one of the driest months, with 52mm of rain, 24°C afternoons and cool 11°C mornings. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs all month (to 1 March in 2027), and the spring-break crowds of March are still ahead.
Against January, February runs 2°C warmer with 11mm less rain and 1.3 hours more sun a day.
These February averages are station normals for Orlando International Airport (NOAA NCEI normals, 1991-2020); other parts of Orlando vary. Full sources below.
Orlando in February, on the ground
February is one of Orlando’s mildest, driest months: warm, sunny afternoons and cool mornings. Visit Orlando describes the winters as mild and dry, a good time for outdoor activities.
Crowds and prices in February
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs until 1 March in 2027. Spring break follows in March, when Orlando is one of the country’s top spring-break destinations, so February comes before that rush.
What to do in February
- See the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which runs from 15 January to 1 March in 2027.
- Visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on the Space Coast, east of Orlando.
- Swim or paddle at Wekiwa Springs State Park, north of the city.
Before you book: Mornings can be cool, so pack a layer for early park openings.
What to pack for Orlando in February
- Light layers for warm days
- A light jacket for the evenings
What's on in February
- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (EPCOT, Walt Disney World) — Visual, culinary and performing arts across EPCOT, from 15 January to 1 March in 2027.
Is February the right month?
Orlando's best month, November, is three months before February; the toughest, August, is six months after. If February does not fit, March is the closest month in the same best-season window. See the full month-by-month breakdown for Orlando, or where else to go in February.
Where to stay in February
February is peak season in Orlando, so prices are at their highest. Book early for the best choice of rooms.
- Lake Buena Vista (Walt Disney World area)$$Disney parks, familiesThe base for Walt Disney World, south-west of the city, with hotels from budget to resort.See hotels in Orlando for 12–18 Feb 2027
- International Drive and Universal$$Universal parks, restaurants, valueA long strip of hotels and restaurants between Universal and the Convention Center, central for both Disney and Universal.See hotels in Orlando for 12–18 Feb 2027
- Downtown Orlando$$City base, Lake Eola, fewer park crowdsThe city centre around Lake Eola, 12 miles from the airport; a drive from the theme parks.See hotels in Orlando for 12–18 Feb 2027
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Sources: Visit Orlando: weather · Visit Orlando: spring and fall events · NOAA NCEI normals: Orlando International Airport, 1991-2020 · NOAA sunshine, Tampa International Airport, 1961-1990 · NHC Tropical Cyclone Reports: Charley, Ian, Milton · Walt Disney World: EPCOT festivals · Orlando International Airport: FAQ. Full provenance on the Orlando guide.
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