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Orlando in December

Holiday atmosphere at peak demand

The short answer

December is one of the best months to visit Orlando.

Excellent winter weather and huge holiday programming.

8/10 overall12–23°CVery High crowds€€€€€ (Very High)
Weather9/10
Crowds2/10
Prices2/10
Events10/10

December in detail

What December actually feels like

Weather
12–23°C
Mild and relatively dry.
Crowds
Very High
Quiet early, extremely busy around Christmas/New Year.
Prices
€€€€€ (Very High)
Low early, very high during the holidays.

+Excellent winter weather and huge holiday programming.

–Christmas through New Year is one of the busiest and most expensive periods.

My tip for December

Early December gives you the holiday atmosphere without peak crowds.

  • Christmas
  • Theme Parks
  • Events
  • Families

How December compares

Against the other eleven months

4th of 12 overall in Orlando, 2nd for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.

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Excellent winter weather and huge holiday programming.

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