TripVibzWorst times to visit Daytona Beach
The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Daytona Beach — and what to do instead.
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Festivals, conventions, weather and price seasons that change what a visit is like. Researched by the TripVibz editors from official event and weather sources.
February
Daytona 500 and Speedweeks — busy. Mid to late February. Speedweeks races lead up to the Daytona 500, held on a Sunday.
Bike Week — avoid. Ten days from late February into early March. Big motorcycle crowds fill the area and overlap with spring breakers.
March
Bike Week — avoid. Ten days from late February into early March. Big motorcycle crowds fill the area and overlap with spring breakers.
April
April — good. Warm, sunny days with highs around 81°F, after the February and March event crowds have gone.
August
Coke Zero Sugar 400 — busy. Late August. A Saturday night NASCAR Cup race at Daytona International Speedway.
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Watch forecasts and consider trip insurance.
September
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Watch forecasts and consider trip insurance.
October
Biketoberfest — busy. Four days in mid-October. A large motorcycle rally with events across Volusia County.
Hurricane season peak — avoid. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Watch forecasts and consider trip insurance.
November
November — good. Highs around 77°F and one of the better months for weather, after Biketoberfest and before winter.