Duck Key Weather

Duck Key lies in the middle of the Florida Keys, 100km from Key West and 60km south of Key Largo. This small secluded island is ideal for a luxury beach holiday, with plenty of opportunity for fishing, scuba-diving and sailing, thanks to its subtropical climate with abundant sunshine. The dry warm winters see the peak tourist season and is probably the best time to go on a holiday to Duck Key.

 

Duck Key experiences two distinct seasons - the dry season, running from November to March and the wet, from April to October. The winter is an ideal time to visit, when there is constant hot weather and little or no humidity. November sees high temperatures of 27C, and 8 hours of sunshine, with December cooling slightly to 25C. The island experiences temperatures of 24C until the end of February, accompanied by a constant 8 - 9 hours of sunshine. These warm winter days are ideal for relaxing on the beach, and the low humidity levels and cooling ocean breezes mean that conditions remain very comfortable. There is limited rain in Duck Key during this time, with around 40mm - 50mm falling each month, usually in the form of heavy showers.   

 

March sees a slight increase in temperature, up to 27C, and by April the highs are up to 28C, with a constant 10 hours of sunshine. The humidity begins to increase too, and the sea hovers around a very warm 27C. By June and July the temperature has risen to 32C, and the humidity has reached a very uncomfortable level. May sees 100mm of rainfall, and the summer receives a steady amount of 100mm - 115mm of rain each month, with showers every day and occasional storms, accompanied by 9 - 10 hours of sunshine. September is the wettest month, seeing up to 166mm.