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September Weather

Average Temperatures

  • Daytona Bch: High 88°-Low 72°
  • Fort Myers: High 90°-Low 74°
  • Jacksonville: High 86°-Low 69°
  • Key West: High 88°-Low 79°
  • Miami: High 86°-Low 78°
  • Orlando: High 90°-Low 72°
  • Panama City: High 87°-Low 67°
  • Pensacola: High 87°-Low 70°
  • Tallahassee: High 89°-Low 69°
  • Tampa: High 89°-Low 74°
  • West Palm Bch: High 89°-Low 75°

10-Day Forecast

Average Water Temperatures

The water temperature for the Gulf of Mexico (West Coast) and the Atlantic Ocean (East Coast) is consistantly in the mid-80s.

Best Time to Go

What a great month to visit the theme parks — they are the least crowded from the week after Labor Day through the end of the month. You will still notice the heat during the day, but evening temperatures are beginning to drop slightly making sunset celebrations and strolls along the beach more pleasant.

September Events

Night of Joy
September 11 & 12, 2009
Disney's popular mutli-night Night of Joy features Christian gospel performers.

Rock The Universe
September 11 & 12, 2009

Rock The Universe will excite and inspire music fans as Universal Studios showcases the best Christian rock performers.

Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream
September 25 & 26, October 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 and 29-31, 2009

One of Florida's most popular Halloween celebrations is a real scream!

Halloween Horror Nights
September 25 & 26, October 1-4, 8-11, 16-18, 21-25 and 28-31, 2009

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights is one of the country's largest and most elaborate Halloween event.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 4, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, October 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 and November 1, 2009

Special ticketed event at Disney World's Magic Kingdom that features "Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade," Mickey's Mouse-Ka-Rade costume parties, Halloween storytelling, live shows and a special Halloween-themed fireworks display above Cinderella Castle. Families enjoy a complimentary photo, unlimited use of the attractions and opportunities to trick-or-treat throughout the theme park.

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
September 25 to November 8, 2009

Celebration of the world's greatest foods and cuisines combined with continuous entertainment.

Pensacola Seafood Festival
September 25-27, 2009
Every September enjoy continuous entertainment and bountiful seafood in the Seville Square area of historic downtown Pensacola.

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