Dry Tortugas National Park
Roughly 68 miles west of Key West sits a cluster of seven islands comprised of coral and sand, that are collectively known as the Dry Tortugas. Originally named Las Tortugas (Spanish for “the turtles”), the islands were eventually known as the Dry Tortugas due to their lack of fresh water.
The Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote parks in the national park system, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
VISIT Dry Tortugas National Park:
Park Details
Dry Tortugas National Park was established in .
| Address | |
|---|---|
| Phone | 305 242-7700 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Entrance Fee | $15 per person |
When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation
The Dry Tortugas have subtropical weather, which ranges from 60-90 F. The summers are hot and humid, with hurricane season stretching from June into November. Winters are dry with mild temperatures, but windy and choppy seas. The water is relatively chilly in January, but probably still better than 95% of the US at the same time.
Using Historical Data to Predict
We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Dry Tortugas National Park. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Dry Tortugas National Park is.
Our data shows the best months to visit Dry Tortugas National Park are November, January, December & February.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Visits | 6,179 | 6,937 | 7,417 | 7,720 | 8,124 | 8,041 | 7,692 | 6,658 | 4,694 | 4,432 | 5,336 | 5,970 |
| Precipitation | 40 | 28 | 33 | 26 | 62 | 116 | 87 | 109 | 166 | 120 | 40 | 39 |
| Avg Temp | 72 | 72 | 73 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 77 | 74 |
| Max Temp | 77 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 80 | 78 |
| Avg Temp | 69 | 69 | 70 | 73 | 77 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 78 | 74 | 71 |
| Min Temp | 59 | 59 | 61 | 66 | 72 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 67 | 62 |
Dry Tortugas National Park Road Trips
Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Dry Tortugas National Park is visited.
| Trip Name | Trip Miles | Trip Days |
|---|---|---|
| Biscayne, Everglades & Big Cypress via Miami | 74 | 7 |
Other Nearby National Park Sites
From national monuments, to historic sites to seashores and more, here are the other parks closest to Dry Tortugas National Park.