Located in the southeast of the United States, Florida overlooks the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
With its subtropical climate, it enjoys an average of 250 days of sunshine per year.
Summers, from May to October, are hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms and hurricanes mainly in July and August.
Winters are dry and mild, especially in the southern part.
Swimming is pleasant all year round, with a water temperature that varies between 20°C in winter and 28°C in summer.
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When is the best time to go to Orlando?
The city of Orlando is famous for its Walt Disney World Resort theme park, which is home to four theme parks and two water parks.
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North of Florida, Orlando is a sunny city that is best discovered from January to May, and from October to December.
The period from early June to early September is to be avoided because the wet season brings rain and thunderstorms.
In spring, the thermometer averages 25°C, rises to 29°C in July, and drops to 16°C in January.
The city is famous above all for its Walt Disney World Resort amusement park, which is home to four theme parks and two water parks.
The Universal Studios and Seaworld parks will also delight thrill seekers, and Legoland the little ones.
Note that tourists particularly travel to Orlando during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter holiday season.
When is the best time to go to Miami?
Florida's most populous city, Miami enjoys pleasant temperatures year-round.
On the program: swimming and strolls in its different districts.
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With its tropical climate, Miami is a city that will delight lovers of seaside pleasures.
The summers are hot and the winters temperate, but the best time is from March to April, when temperatures average between 23 and 28°C and the risk of rain is low.
Rainfall is most frequent between May and September.
The period from October to February remains pleasant to enjoy the sun, with temperatures varying between 27°C and 32°C.
The one we call the
Magic City
is above all famous for its long beaches, such as Miami Beach and South Beach, and its famous Ocean Drive street which runs along the Atlantic Ocean.
In January, you will swim in water at 23°C, and 30°C in August.
Visit the Wynwood district for its street-art, the Design District for its art galleries, and Little Havana for its Cuban entertainment.
Don't miss Villa Vizcaya, a sublime Venetian palace located in the Coconut Grove district.
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When is the best time to go to the Keys?
If the Keys can be visited all year round thanks to its average temperature of 27°C, it is better to avoid going there in June because of the precipitation and thunderstorms.
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The Keys are small islands and islets located at the southern end of Florida, at the crossroads of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
While there are approximately 1,700, they are divided into three groups: the Lower Keys, the Middle Keys and the Upper Keys.
The archipelago can be visited all year round thanks to its average temperature of 27°C, but avoid the months of June to October because the humidity is high, as is the risk of thunderstorms, precipitation and hurricanes. that can frequently experience the region.
Key West, the southernmost, is known by locals to have the most beautiful sunset in Florida, which can be admired from Mallory Square.
Key West can also be visited for its Lighthouse, Ernest Hemingway's House or
The Little White House
which was the vacation spot of many Presidents.
The largest island, Key Largo, is home to a beautiful marine park, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, where you can canoe, see the coral reef in a glass bottom boat, or discover the seabed while snorkeling.
And for good reason, the Keys Islands are a real playground for diving enthusiasts, who will bathe in water at an average temperature of 27°C.
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When is the best time to go to the Everglades?
The Everglades are best discovered during the dry period, from November to April.
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Located at the southern tip of Florida, the Everglades National Park can be discovered during the dry period, from November to April.
Thanks to the relatively low water level, alligators will be easier to see, as will the concentration of migratory birds that call the park home during these few months.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this impressive marsh covers more than 600,000 hectares.
Once aboard your hovercraft, kayak or canoe, you will meet alligators, but also other rare and protected animal species, such as the American crocodile, the Florida panther, the Caribbean manatee or the turtle from the sea. To the north, the city of Naples offers pristine beaches, such as Naples Pier Beach and Barefoot Beach Preserve.