January
ModerateQuiet after New Year's week; Martin Luther King weekend is busy. Brazilian summer holidays add crowds.
When the parks are quietest — and when to avoid. Based on US school calendars and holiday patterns.
Quiet after New Year's week; Martin Luther King weekend is busy. Brazilian summer holidays add crowds.
Presidents' Day week is packed; the rest is moderate.
US spring break — among the busiest weeks of the year.
Easter week is very busy; late April eases.
A sweet spot before summer; Memorial Day weekend is busy.
Summer vacation starts. Hot, with afternoon storms.
Peak summer, July 4th and Brazilian/Latin American winter holidays.
Crowds fall as US schools restart mid-month.
Usually the quietest month of the year and often the lowest ticket prices.
Moderate; Halloween events and Columbus Day weekend draw visitors.
Pleasant weather; Thanksgiving week is very busy.
Early December is calm; Christmas to New Year's is the busiest period of the year.