Best month to visit KW?

Just wondering, in your opinion, what is the best month to visit KW and why?

We just returned last week from our first trip and understand it is not high season. We were really surprised by the lack of crowds and rates seemed reasonable. It was hot and humid, but we%26#39;re used to that. Granted, don%26#39;t think I would like it too much hotter for vacation.

Just wanted to keep in mind a good time of year for a return trip. By the way, why is this forum so addictive after you return to real life and aren%26#39;t planning a trip anymore?

Best month to visit KW?

We always go in May, because the room rates are cheaper, it%26#39;s not as humid as July, and the crowds aren%26#39;t too big. I%26#39;ve been down for New Year%26#39;s Eve, and it%26#39;s totally different. Weather is great (compared to MN), but there%26#39;s a LOT of people including youngens%26#39;.

I think the reason we all visit this sight, is because it%26#39;s the only way we can get our ';fix'; until we return to the rock.

Plus, some of the topics just turn into cheap, great enetertainment---thank you Seabus, keywestaxi and BK. ; ) (and the others-you know who you are...)

Best month to visit KW?

Two of the best trips for me have been middle of May, %26#39;07 and %26#39;06. Weather was very good and the only crowded days were when cruise ships were in, and this mainly made the north end of Duval crowded.

My favorite snorkel trips were not filled and there was no waiting for any of my usual places to eat.

Pjk

I have visited KW in March once and hated how crowded it was. All of my other trips have been in July, and I definitely prefer July. It is hot and humid, which is what I%26#39;m used to here in Houston, but I still prefer it because there are so few tourists around compared with other times of year. As I%26#39;ve said elsewhere, locals make KW for me--and I find them to be more relaxed during July.

Steve in Houston

Best months?

IMO, May and November. Avoid special events (ie the offshore races in November) and holidays. The weather is great, the rates are lower, and you can actually get a seat for dinner and/or a drink.

A disclaimer.......November is still part of hurricane season (June 1-November 30), but statistically, hurricanes extremely rare after October.

My favorite time is the first couple of weeks in Dec. The weather is nice, not too hot, hurricane season is over and the crowds are gone.

We went at the beginning of November once, and we loved it. The weather was perfect, and the island was so quiet. We haven%26#39;t been back during that time, because summers are much easier for our dog-sitter (that is important to us). However, we do love coming in the summer. It%26#39;s much cheaper, and I happen to love the warm weather.

We had a trip booked this past New Year%26#39;s, but ended up cancelling because it was too expensive, and we weren%26#39;t looking forward to the crowds.

i usually go once in the summer then always for fantasy fest in october and always for New Years Eve. great time.

%26lt; By the way, why is this forum so addictive after you return to real life and aren%26#39;t planning a trip anymore?%26gt;

I%26#39;m ALWAYS planning the next trip! :)

I agree with Arnie67, If I did not live here the first two weeks in Dec. would be when I would visit

Lowest hotel rates, Nice weather and not too many people.

November is nice but Parrotthead, boat races and Thanksgiving put the rates up, and it is also a peak wedding month so book well in advance if you want to stay in November. Lots going on so it can be a fun time to come down.

May is another nice month but again Weddings galore. Weekends book up early.

A simple answer to '; what is the best month to go to KW ';

ANY MONTH

A simple answer to '; WHY ';

IT%26#39;S KEW WEST