When to go · Marathon, Florida
Marathon, Florida in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov Atlantic hurricane season; Sep–Oct is the peak risk.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov Atlantic hurricane season; Sep–Oct is the peak risk.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Marathon, Florida's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, cooler); May and Nov are good value.
- DecemberGreatInside Marathon, Florida's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, cooler); May and Nov are good value.
- JanuaryGreatInside Marathon, Florida's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, cooler); May and Nov are good value.
- FebruaryGreatInside Marathon, Florida's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, cooler); May and Nov are good value.
Weather in August
- Marathon, FloridaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 14 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Marathon, Florida, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 14
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov Atlantic hurricane season; Sep–Oct is the peak risk.
January: Inside Marathon, Florida's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, cooler); May and Nov are good value.
Marathon, Florida: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast